Sebastian Stan had a great 2022 with his starring role in Hulu‘s “Pam & Tommy” and Mimi Cave‘s divisive feature film debut, “Fresh.” So, what’s his follow-up for early 2023? How about “Sharper,” an NYC-set comedy thriller about con artists with Julianne Moore for A24 and Apple TV+? Does that sound like a winning combo, or what?
Here’s an official synopsis for “Sharper,” courtesy of Apple Original Films:
“Sharper” unfolds within the secrets of New York City, from the penthouses of Fifth Avenue to the shadowy corners of Queens. Motivations are suspect and expectations are turned upside down when nothing is as it seems.
Alongside Moore and Stan, “Sharper” also stars Justice Smith, John Lithgow, and newcomer Briana Middleton. Benjamin Caron, best known for his work on “Sherlock,” “The Crown,” and Disney+‘s “Andor,” directs the film. “Sharper” is a long-gestating project for Caron that he developed with his sister and long-time producing partner, Jodie Caron. Brian Gatewood and Alessandro Tanaka pen the film’s screenplay.
The new teaser for “Sharper” doesn’t give any plot details away, but it does showcase what a stylish crime movie Apple TV+ subscribers should expect. “Sharper” has a limited theatrical release starting on February 10 before it premieres exclusively on Apple TV+ on February 17. Watch the teaser below.