Doctor Who and House of the Dragon’s Matt Smith joins Austin Butler in Caught Stealing

Doctor Who and House of the Dragon’s Matt Smith joins Austin Butler in Caught Stealing

As a long-time fan who has been captivated by Matt Smith’s versatile acting skills since his days as the Eleventh Doctor, I can’t help but feel a surge of excitement at the news that he is joining the cast of Caught Stealing. With each role, Smith continues to prove his mettle and push boundaries, making him a perfect fit for the gritty world of Darren Aronofsky’s crime thriller.


Matt Smith is set to be part of the ensemble for the forthcoming crime-thriller “Caught Stealing,” a project penned by esteemed American director Darren Aronofsky.

An impressive lineup of actors has been gathered for this production. Austin Butler takes the leading role, with Zoë Kravitz (The Batman), Regina King (Shirley), and more recently Liev Schreiber (Ray Donovan) joining the talented cast as well.

Absolutely, admirers of Smith may have recently said goodbye to him, playing Daemon Targaryen, on their screens for a while, as House of the Dragon’s second season has now concluded.

Smith is widely recognized for playing the Eleventh Doctor in Doctor Who and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in The Crown.

Smith will additionally appear in the upcoming folk horror film, “Starve Acre,” co-starring Morfydd Clark. The story unfolds in 1970s rural Yorkshire, where their characters reside, as their son exhibits strange and uncharacteristic behavior.

Doctor Who and House of the Dragon’s Matt Smith joins Austin Butler in Caught Stealing

At present, specifics about this fresh position are being withheld, however, it’s confirmed that “Caught Stealing” is an adaptation from the book of the identical title written by Charlie Huston.

The narrative focuses around Henry ‘Hank’ Thompson, formerly a professional baseball player, now spending his evenings tending bar in Manhattan. However, his tranquil life takes a turn for the worse when he gets brutally attacked, leaving him questioning who might be after him and what they want.

In the ’90s New York City, the protagonist Hank embarks on an exhilarating odyssey of survival and instinct. As suggested by the book’s summary, within a span of 24 hours, Hank is depicted running across rooftops, playing cat-and-mouse with the NYPD, commuting on the subway alongside a deceased companion, and tallying a substantial amount of cash on a concreted floor.

In my own words, I’d say: “Ever since that fateful night when Russian thugs and their unruly crew took over our peaceful town, it seems like my life has been one wild rollercoaster ride. You see, once upon a time, I dreamt of nothing more than stealing third base in a friendly game without getting caught. But little did I know that the lessons learned on the baseball diamond would prepare me for the real-life challenges yet to come. Now, I find myself navigating through a world filled with crime and chaos, all while holding onto the hope that one day, things will return to normal.”

As a passionate cinephile, I’m excitedly anticipating the upcoming film, knowing that Huston himself has crafted the screenplay. This implies a faithful adherence to the original source material, and with Aronofsky’s signature style twists, it promises to be a cinematic experience that will undoubtedly spark lively conversation among moviegoers.

Aronofsky is widely recognized for creating thought-provoking films like The Whale, Black Swan, and Requiem for a Dream, among others. His films are frequently praised for their incorporation of dreamlike or fantastical aspects.

As a movie buff, I can’t help but feel intrigued by the unexpected twists and psychedelic journeys that await us in “Caught Stealing”.

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2024-08-16 12:36