What’s summer without a little high-end crime? “Lying and Stealing” is an upcoming feature that will follow two beautiful miscreants as they strive to leave their respectively shady pasts behind. (Who can’t relate?) The film stars Emily Ratajkowski and Theo James and is by Matt Aselton (“Gigantic“). Ratajkowski is best known for her prolific modeling career and has walked runways in the world’s top fashion weeks. Her career as an actress took off with her appearance in Robin Thicke‘s “Blurred Lines” music video and has since led to significant roles in “Gone Girl,” “Entourage,” and Amy Schumer‘s “I Feel Pretty.” James received wide recognition for his leading role as Tobias “Four” Eaton in the young adult “Divergent” series as well as his brief appearance in “Downtown Abbey.” Both stars are particularly noted for an edgy yet mainstream appeal, a quality that makes them a suitable fit in this crime-laden adventure.
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Here’s the synopsis:
Ivan, a successful art thief, inherited his father’s life of crime, but unlike most thieves, Ivan loves the art as much as the art of the steal. He longs to break free from the criminal world, but he’s in so deep he may never get out. That is until he meets Elyse, an actress and a con-woman with her own chaotic past she wants to escape from. Together, they team up to pull off the ultimate heist, which won’t make them rich, but will set them free.
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The film was produced by Cota Films and 50 Degrees Entertainment and co-written by director Matt Aselton and Adam Nagata, who previously worked together on the 2008 feature “Gigantic.” Other co-stars include, Fernanda Andrade, Taji Coleman, and Rod Chaouqi.
“Lying and Stealing” will be released to select theaters on June 12 and available to watch on DirecTV on June 13.
