Actor Austin Butler, a rising star in Hollywood, has teamed up with acclaimed director Darren Aronofsky for the new thriller 'Caught Stealing'.
The film, set in the summer of 1998, is a departure for both men: a proper star vehicle for Butler after his ensemble roles in 'Dune Part Two' and 'The Bikeriders,' and a less intense project for Aronofsky, known for provocative films like 'Mother!' and 'Black Swan'.
In the film, Butler plays Hank, a former baseball pro who finds himself in a '24-hour rabbit hole of oddball violence' after being set upon by Russian goons and Hasidic gangsters while cat-sitting for his neighbor (played by Matt Smith).
The cast also includes Zoe Kravitz and Regina King, with a score by British post-punks Idles and a role for rapper Bad Bunny.
Aronofsky explained that he wanted to work with Butler to show a more 'raw' side of the actor, noting that while his performances in 'Elvis' and 'Dune' were transformative, 'Here Austin's a bartender in the East Village, you know'.
Butler agreed that this was at the core of why he wanted to do the film, as it felt like he didn't have 'this other skin'.
The article details Butler's career trajectory, from being a child star on shows like 'Hannah Montana' and 'Wizards of Waverly Place' to his breakout role in 'The Carrie Diaries,' which led him to move to New York and discover theater.
He credited his time in New York with making him 'more curious' and providing a 'shot of life into my heart'.
His critically acclaimed role in 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' alongside other future stars further cemented his path before landing the titular role in 'Elvis,' which earned him an Oscar nomination.
Butler discussed his career choices, stating he looks to the 'specificity and the intention' of Leonardo DiCaprio's filmography as inspiration, learning to say no to roles that an earlier version of himself would have done 'anything for'.
The film, set in the summer of 1998, is a departure for both men: a proper star vehicle for Butler after his ensemble roles in 'Dune Part Two' and 'The Bikeriders,' and a less intense project for Aronofsky, known for provocative films like 'Mother!' and 'Black Swan'.
In the film, Butler plays Hank, a former baseball pro who finds himself in a '24-hour rabbit hole of oddball violence' after being set upon by Russian goons and Hasidic gangsters while cat-sitting for his neighbor (played by Matt Smith).
The cast also includes Zoe Kravitz and Regina King, with a score by British post-punks Idles and a role for rapper Bad Bunny.
Aronofsky explained that he wanted to work with Butler to show a more 'raw' side of the actor, noting that while his performances in 'Elvis' and 'Dune' were transformative, 'Here Austin's a bartender in the East Village, you know'.
Butler agreed that this was at the core of why he wanted to do the film, as it felt like he didn't have 'this other skin'.
The article details Butler's career trajectory, from being a child star on shows like 'Hannah Montana' and 'Wizards of Waverly Place' to his breakout role in 'The Carrie Diaries,' which led him to move to New York and discover theater.
He credited his time in New York with making him 'more curious' and providing a 'shot of life into my heart'.
His critically acclaimed role in 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' alongside other future stars further cemented his path before landing the titular role in 'Elvis,' which earned him an Oscar nomination.
Butler discussed his career choices, stating he looks to the 'specificity and the intention' of Leonardo DiCaprio's filmography as inspiration, learning to say no to roles that an earlier version of himself would have done 'anything for'.
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