Chris Hemsworth's strange new crime thriller has a Top Gun: Maverick star

Barely 24 hours after this was announced Chris Hemsworth would play a live-action version of Prince Charming, another of his intriguing upcoming projects continues to expand his ensemble. That's what a new report from Deadline revealed Monica Barbarabest known for her role in Top Gun: Maverickwill play the main role Crime 101 alongside Hemsworth and his long-time Marvel colleague, Mark Ruffalo. Details about the film's plot are being kept secret, but the novella on which it is based follows a skilled jewel thief named Davis who plans a complex and intricate high-stakes heist along the Pacific coast. Barry Keoghan And Halle Berry were also chosen for roles in the film, but much like the plot, details about their characters are also being kept secret. Bart Layton will write and direct.

Barbaro's role in Top Gun: Maverick is perhaps her most notable film, but she has also appeared in several projects since then, including some big names Arnold Schwarzenegger In FUBARthe action thriller/comedy that came out last year and is streaming on Netflix. She also played on the side Diego Boneta in the Paramount+ Original Holiday film, At midnightwhich came after her role in Pronouncedthe extensive RPG video game released in 2023. Before he played the lead role Top Gun: MaverickBarbaro also appeared Brian d'Arcy James In Cathedralthe drama streaming on Mubi and she also played a small role in it Slumptownthe police procedural series Cobie Smulders And Jake Johnson that was canceled after one season. She will star next Timothée Chalamet In A complete unknownthe director's upcoming Bob Dylan biopic James Mangold.

What have the other Crime 101 stars been up to lately?

Crime 101 Lead actor Chris Hemsworth has been very busy so far this year and has already starred Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and lend him his voice Transformers Onethe animated Transformers The film is still showing in cinemas. Berry is fresh from the roles Never let go And The Unionand Ruffalo recently starred Poor things next to Emma Stone and was also chosen for a supporting role Robert Pattinson In Mickey 17. Barry Keoghan made headlines with his performance Salt burnand he also played in Master of the air next to Austin Butler and appears next in Bird.

Crime 101 does not yet have an official release date. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates and check out Barbaro Top Gun: Mavericknow streaming on Paramount+.

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