Barry Keoghan, whose standout performances in The Banshees of Inisherin and The Batman were less forgotten, was recently spotted riding a sexy motorcycle on the set of his new film, Crime 101. The movie, starring top Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth, is an adaptation of Don Winslow’s gritty novella and will be directed by Bart Layton (American Animals).
The scene was shot in a small coastal California town, showcasing Keoghan in character as a calculating thief in high-stakes heists. He portrayed the role with a rugged leather jacket and aviator sunglasses, playing out the antihero look. The vintage Harley-Davidson motorcycle in the film accorded well with noir-inspired aesthetic and defined it as an old-school crime drama mixed with modern action.
Co-star Chris Hemsworth was also spotted on set earlier in the week, delivering intense dialogue with Keoghan as part of a key sequence. Ditching his usual superhero guise for the role, Hemsworth plays the seasoned detective on Keoghan’s elusive character’s tail.
Fans of the actors are excited about this unusual collaboration. Keoghan’s affinity for playing morally ambiguous characters paired with Hemsworth’s impressive on-screen presence promises an exciting combination. The two stars have kept their mouths shut about the movie, but glimpses from the set suggest a tense game of cat and mouse, action sequences, and dramatic confrontations.
Crime 101 represents another major step in Keoghan’s rapid ascension. Having won an Oscar nomination for his turn in The Banshees of Inisherin, Keoghan continues to prove his versatility. For Hemsworth, the film marks a departure from his roster of roles in Marvel’s high-octane blockbusters: grittier, grounded material.
Coming from Working Title Films and the streaming giant Netflix, this is part of a multi-film deal in adapting Winslow’s works. Crime 101 is a narrative about a jewel thief and the man trying to put him away for good against the backdrop of the sun-drenched yet ominous California coastline.
With production well underway, the movie is already generating buzz, thanks to the star-studded cast and the creative vision of Bart Layton. While no release date has been announced, Crime 101 is shaping up to be a must-watch for fans of crime thrillers and character-driven narratives.
Stay tuned for updates as Barry Keoghan and Chris Hemsworth bring this gripping story to life.
