4 Kids Walk Into a Bank

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4 Kids Walk Into a Bank
Directed by Frankie Shaw
Screenplay by
  • Matt Robinson
  • Frankie Shaw
Based on
4 Kids Walk Into a Bank
by
  • Matthew Rosenberg
  • Tyler Boss
Produced by
Starring
Production
companies
Distributed by Orion Pictures (through Amazon MGM Studios)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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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The film is set to be distributed by Amazon MGM Studios under the Orion Pictures label.

Cast

Production

A 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

In 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]

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