Joseph Gordon-Levitt's role in the much-awaited criminal comedy Greedy People is highly anticipated by fans and audiences. The film is set to hit theatres on August 23, 2024. The movie aims to be a witty and darkly funny examination of human greed. It centers on a group of people whose greed puts them in bizarre and often hilarious situations.
Known for his flexibility, Gordon-Levitt, along with Himesh Patel, is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the genre by blending a captivating story that will keep viewers guessing and on the edge of their seats with an incredible cast. The movie was directed by Potsy Ponciroli.
The film synopsis reads,
"Residents of a small island town navigate a murder and the discovery of a million dollars, a series of increasingly bad decisions upend the once peaceful community."
As more details become accessible through the trailer, excitement for the movie has grown. It draws attention to the clever balance of humor and suspense that defines the film.
Greedy People release
Greedy People is set to be released on August 23, 2024. The film will be available to watch in theaters in the US. The movie offers audiences the full cinematic experience of this dark comedy. The film is then going to premiere on digital platforms in September, later this year.
Greedy People trailer and plot
Another official synopsis of the movie that was released along with the trailer as detailed on Lionsgate reads,
"In this darkly comedic crime thriller, rookie cop Will and his rogue partner Terry upend their small island town when they accidentally discover one million dollars at a crime scene (of their own making). After the duo unwisely decides to steal the money, the community's quirky residents are lured into the mad dash for cash — ranging from an expectant mom to a masseur to a shrimp company owner — and everyone learns just how far they are willing to go for the almighty dollar."
Greedy People cast overview
The cast of the movie is made up of a hilarious bunch of actors. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who plays rogue cop Terry. He was previously seen in films such as Looper, Inception, and 500 Days of Summer. He starred in Flora & Son more recently.
In the film, Himesh Patel portrays Terry's partner. He is a rookie police officer named Will. In addition to his work on television with Station Eleven, and films like Yesterday, Tenet, Don't Look Up, and Enola Holmes 2. He is an Emmy-nominee actor.
Lily James is also in the movie. She is known for her role in The Iron Claw. Tim Blake Nelson, Uzo Aduba, Jim Gaffigan, and Simon Rex are some other prominent cast members of Greedy People.
The film was initially titled The Problem with Providence but was renamed later. Set in an island town, the film follows a police officer who starts off to solve a murder but ends up finding a very large amount of money. Hence, it was renamed Greedy People.
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