Taylor Kitsch, Alexandra Daddario & Christopher Walken Set For True Crime-Thriller ‘The Long Island Bank Robber’ — AFM

EXCLUSIVE: Taylor Kitsch (Lone Survivor), Alexandra Daddario (The White Lotus) and screen legend Christopher Walken (The Deer Hunter) are set to star true crime thriller The Long Island Bank Robber. Based on a true story, Kitsch will star as Stephen Trantel, “a successful Wall Street commodities trader. After being fired from his job, Stephen’s desperate attempts to keep his family afloat lead him down the unimaginable path of becoming one of Long Island’s most prolific bank robbers.” Daddario will star as Jeanne Trantel, Stephen’s “discerning wife who grows increasingly suspicious of her husband and yearns to pave her own path outside of the home.” Oscar winner Walken will play Stephen’s father, a retired police officer ‘with a strong ethical code.” Matthew Gentile (American Murderer) will direct from a screenplay he co-wrote with Bianca Vera, based on the non-fiction book ‘Til Heist Do Us Part by Jeanne Callahan and Michael Harvey. Production is to begin this month in New Jersey. Watch on Deadline Vaneast Pictures has acquired worldwide sales rights and will launch the project for buyers ahead of next week’s AFM. The film is being produced by Vince Jolivette and Richie Hill of Filmopoly (The Threesome), Chris Bellant of Vision Entertainment (Neighborhood Watch) and Danielle Gasher of Vaneast Pictures (Hellhound). Taylor Kitsch, Andres Budnik, Liam Scholey, Raymond Kimsey, Matt Allen, Dan Reardon, Kyle Fox, Alan B. Bursteen and Dawn Bursteen serve as executive producers. Patricia DiCerto (Blue Jasmine) has joined as casting director. Gentile’s feature directorial debut, American Murderer, was a true-crime thriller starring Tom Pelphrey, Ryan Phillippe, Idina Menzel, and Jacki Weaver. The movie won awards at multiple American festivals after launching at Taormina in Italy. “The Long Island Bank Robber is a true story I learned about in my youth, growing up in New York City as a true-crime obsessive. A propulsive heist film on the surface, the story also tackles complex themes of grief, survival, and marriage. With Taylor, Alexandra, and Christopher as our three leads — I could not have dreamed of a better cast to bring this film to life,” said director and co-writer Matthew Gentile. “This package is a rare find, with that perfect combination of a gripping true-crime script, a talented director, and a star-studded ensemble. We can’t wait to get this one in front of buyers,” said Danielle Gasher, Vaneast Pictures. “We’re thrilled to bring Matthew Gentile’s vision for this film to life with this incredible cast and crew, and to be partnering with Vaneast for the global sales. This is such a compelling and layered story that we can’t wait to share with the world,” stated producer Richie Hill. Kitsch is represented by Untitled Entertainment and CAA. Daddario is represented by CAA, Untitled Entertainment, and Jackoway Austen. Walken is represented by CAA. Matthew Gentile and Bianca Vera are both with Vision Entertainment and Goodman, Genow.