Academy Award winner Regina King is set to star in Darren Aronofsky’s upcoming crime thriller “Caught Stealing.” The film, based on Charlie Huston’s novels, will feature King alongside Austin Butler and Zoë Kravitz.
“Caught Stealing,” adapted by Huston himself, centers on Hank Thompson (Butler), a former baseball player who gets unwillingly drawn into the chaotic criminal underworld of 1990s New York City. Specific details about King’s character have yet to be disclosed. The production is managed by Aronofsky’s company, Protozoa Pictures.
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Regina King has established herself as a powerhouse in the industry, with an Academy Award for her role in “If Beale Street Could Talk” and four Emmy Awards for performances in series like “Watchmen,” “American Crime,” and “Seven Seconds.” She recently portrayed Shirley Chisholm, the first Black congresswoman, in the Netflix film “Shirley,” directed by John Ridley. King also executive produced and directed “A Man in Full,” a Netflix series adaptation of Tom Wolfe’s novel.
Beyond her acting prowess, King has also made her mark as a director. Her debut film, “One Night in Miami,” earned Golden Globe, Critics’ Choice, and DGA Award nominations. She is set to direct and executive produce “Forever,” an adaptation of Judy Blume’s novel, with Mara Brock Akil as the showrunner for Netflix.
Protozoa Pictures, led by Darren Aronofsky and Ari Handel, recently produced “The Whale,” an A24 drama that won Brendan Fraser his first Oscar for Best Actor. They also created the innovative “Postcard from Earth” experience for MSG’s Sphere in Las Vegas. Additionally, Protozoa Pictures has signed on to produce a feature adaptation of Wesley Wang’s short film “Nothing, Except Everything,” which was acquired by TriStar Pictures in a competitive bidding situation.