Courtney B. Vanceis leaving his mark inHeist 88.
PEOPLE is exclusively debutingthe first trailer forthe crime thriller based on a true story, in which Vance, 63, plays Jeremy Horne, a “criminal mastermind with an innate ability to convince anyone to do just about anything, who decides to pull one last job before going to prison,” according to a synopsis.
InHeist 88, Horne “recruits four young bank employees to steal close to $80 million in a daring and brazen assault on the U.S. banking system.”
The film takes place in 1988 Chicago, a time “before widespread computerization and the vast cybersecurity of today,” notes the synopsis.
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Courtney B. Vance inHeist 88(2023).Showtime/YouTube
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The heart-pounding trailer opens with Horne giving his new recruits a rundown of the plan inside an airport, including orders to “board separately” and “don’t speak to each other.”
Soon after, authorities are seen hustling toward Horne and one of his recruits as they stand near a pay phone.
“Run,” Horne tells the recruit.
The film reunites Vance with two former costars: Bentley Green, whom he appeared alongside in the AMC drama series61st Street,andKeesha Sharp, whom Vance starred with inThe People vs. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story.
Rounding out the cast areKeith David, Xavier Clyde, Nican Robinson and Precious Way.
Bassett, 65, Vance, Johnson-Cochran and Lynnette Ramirez also executive produced for Bassett Vance Productions, alongside Van Toffler and Barry Barclay for Gunpowder & Sky.
Heist 88will launch Sept. 29 on streaming and on demand for all Showtime and Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers, before making its on-air debut Oct. 1 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
source: people.com
