New heist thriller in production
Netflix has announced the production of a new heist thriller titled The Take, set to feature Denzel Washington, Robert Pattinson, and Daisy Edgar-Jones. Filming has begun in New Jersey, United States, as reported by the streaming giant.Director and screenplay details
The film is directed by Fernando Meirelles, a Brazilian filmmaker known for City of God, The Constant Gardener, and The Two Popes, which was previously produced for Netflix. Meirelles initially announced the project under the title Here Comes the Flood.Unique approach to the genre
The screenplay is written by Simon Kinberg, known for Mr. & Mrs. Smith and several films from the X-Men franchise. Unlike traditional heist films, The Take is expected to focus on manipulations and plot twists.Synopsis and character roles
According to the synopsis, the story will follow a bank security agent, a teller, and a master thief caught in a dangerous game of deception and double betrayals. The specific roles of the three main actors have not been revealed.Cast highlights
Denzel Washington, a two-time Oscar winner, has notably starred in Training Day and the Equalizer franchise. Robert Pattinson, who oscillates between auteur films and big productions, is present in no fewer than five films in 2026, including The Odyssey and Dune: Part Three.Supporting cast and release status
Daisy Edgar-Jones, who was revealed in the series Normal People alongside Paul Mescal, has recently distinguished herself in Reason and Sensibility. Other cast members include Danai Gurira (Black Panther, The Walking Dead), Sean Harris (Mission: Impossible), Moisés Arias (Fallout), and Justin Kirk (Succession). No release date has yet been announced for The Take, which is expected to join Netflix's catalog directly.
