Amazon Secures Rights to Crime Thriller ‘Crime 101’ Starring Chris Hemsworth and Pedro Pascal After $100 Million Bidding War

The highly-anticipated crime thriller “Crime 101,” featuring Hollywood A-listers Chris Hemsworth and Pedro Pascal, has found its studio home following a heated $100 million bidding war. Adapted from a novella of the same name by Don Winslow, the movie’s plot revolves around the pursuit of a jewel thief in the vicinity of the Pacific Coast Highway.

Earlier this week, reports emerged that “Crime 101” would be the subject of a fierce bidding war, with both Amazon and Netflix vying for the rights to the film.

The latest update on the “Crime 101” bidding frenzy reveals that Amazon has emerged victorious, securing the rights for the movie with an offer of approximately $90 million. While this figure is slightly less than the initially reported $100 million, it marks a significant financial commitment from the streaming giant.

Interestingly, it’s worth noting that Netflix purportedly submitted a higher monetary bid for “Crime 101,” but the production team ultimately opted for Amazon. The decision was influenced by Amazon’s willingness to consider a theatrical release, a prospect that Netflix reportedly did not favour without certain script revisions.

With the studio dilemma resolved, the next steps in “Crime 101’s” production journey remain shrouded in secrecy. While details about the movie’s specifics are currently scarce, the project has generated considerable excitement due to its star-studded cast.

The novella upon which the film is based primarily revolves around two central characters: Detective Lou Lubesnick and the elusive jewel thief he is determined to apprehend. The casting of Pascal and Hemsworth suggests that they will inhabit these pivotal roles, although it remains unclear who will assume each character. Nevertheless, the movie boasts significant potential with two prominent actors at its core.

The news of Amazon securing the rights to “Crime 101” comes at a time when the entertainment industry faces challenges due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. The strike has disrupted various aspects of production, and its impact on the filming schedule of “Crime 101” remains uncertain. However, it is likely that the strike will have some influence on the movie’s production timeline.

Furthermore, reports from industry insiders have raised questions about the future of Chris Hemsworth’s involvement in “Crime 101.” While these reports remain unconfirmed, any potential departure by Hemsworth from the project could pose a significant setback, as the movie’s success hinges on the compelling performances of its lead actors.

As the production moves forward with Amazon, fans and industry enthusiasts will anxiously await updates and hope for the continuation of Hemsworth’s involvement, as he plays a vital role in bringing “Crime 101’s” intriguing and intimate thriller plot to life.