4 Kids Walk Into a Bank is an upcoming American heist dark comedy film directed by Frankie Shaw in her directorial debut. Shaw also worked on the screenplay originally written by Matt Robinson, adapted from the 2017 graphic novel by Matthew Rosenberg and Tyler Boss. The film stars Liam Neeson, Talia Ryder, Noah Jupe, Whitney Peak, Jack Dylan Grazer, and Deacon Phillipe.
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| Directed by | Frankie Shaw |
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| Based on | 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank by
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| Distributed by | Orion Pictures (through Amazon MGM Studios) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film is set to be distributed by Amazon MGM Studios under the Orion Pictures label.
Cast
edit- Liam Neeson as Danny
- Talia Ryder as Paige
- Noah Jupe
- Whitney Peak
- Jack Dylan Grazer
- Deacon Phillipe
Production
editA film adaptation of the Black Mask Studios graphic novel 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank by Matthew Rosenberg and Tyler Boss was announced as it sought financing and distribution at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. The project was set for Frankie Shaw to make her directorial debut after she had worked on the screenplay originally adapted by Matt Robinson. Attached to star were Liam Neeson, Talia Ryder, Noah Jupe, Whitney Peak, Jack Dylan Grazer, and Deacon Phillipe.[1]
Filming began in December 2024 in Limerick, Ireland, where the city was set up to appear as the United States in the 1990s.[2] Additional filming took place in Cratloe Woods of County Clare.[3]
Release
editIn December 2024, Amazon MGM Studios acquired domestic distribution rights to the film under its Orion Pictures label, with Miramax boarding the film as producer and co-financier.[4]
References
edit- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (August 30, 2024). "Liam Neeson, Talia Ryder, Noah Jupe, Whitney Peak, Jack Dylan Grazer & Deacon Phillipe In Talks For Buzzy Heist Pic 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank; FilmNation Launching Sales For TIFF". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation.
- ^ O'Shea, Kerry (December 3, 2024). "Liam Neeson spotted in Limerick filming new Irish American flick". IrishCentral.com.
- ^ Gilbart, Manon (December 3, 2024). "Liam Neeson on set in Limerick for major Irish-American production". Irish Examiner. The Irish Times.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 6, 2024). "Frankie Shaw Feature Directorial Debut 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank With Liam Neeson Lands Orion Distribution, Miramax Financing". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation.