The Bookie & the Bruiser is an upcoming American crime drama film written and directed by S. Craig Zahler. It stars Vince Vaughn, Theo James, Fred Melamed, and Patrick Schwarzenegger.
| The Bookie & the Bruiser | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | S. Craig Zahler |
| Written by | S. Craig Zahler |
| Produced by | |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Benji Bakshi |
Production company | Keep Your Head Productions |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise
editIn 1959, New York, a Jewish man named Rivner and an Italian-American named Boscolo from the Lower East Side, both veterans from World War II, partner up as a bookmaker and an enforcer to create an illicit gambling operation, wedging themselves between a powerful Irish gang and the Mafia.
Cast
edit- Vince Vaughn as Boscolo
- Theo James as Rivner
- Fred Melamed as Luca Cavicci
- Patrick Schwarzenegger as Augie / Bernard
Production
editIn May 2024, at the Cannes Film Festival, the film was announced to be in pre-production, with C2 Motion Picture Group financing it and an expected start date for principal photography later in the year.[1] In August, Vince Vaughn teased that filming would begin either in late 2024 or early 2025.[2] In May 2025, Theo James joined the cast, replacing Adrien Brody in the role.[3] Fred Melamed joined the cast in April 2026.[4] Patrick Schwarzenegger joined the cast in May 2026, playing the twins Augie and Bernard.[5]
Principal photography began in Toronto on April 7, 2026, under the ruse title Christmas Mysteries, and was scheduled to wrap on May 21. Benji Bakshi served as the cinematographer.[6] Filming also took place at the historic Parkwood Estate in Oshawa, Ontario in mid May.[7]
References
edit- ↑ Ritman, Alex (May 8, 2024). "Vince Vaughn, Adrien Brody to Lead 'The Bookie & the Bruiser', Anton Launching S. Craig Zahler's Gangster Thriller in Cannes (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ↑ Weintraub, Steven; Singh, Jasneet (August 15, 2024). "Vince Vaughn Teases His Upcoming Period Gangster Project With Adrien Brody & S. Craig Zahler". Collider. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
- ↑ Ritman, Alex (May 8, 2025). "Theo James Taking Over From Adrien Brody in Gangster Thriller 'The Bookie & the Bruiser' (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ↑ "The Bookie & the Bruiser". Fantasy Box Office. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 4, 2026). "Patrick Schwarzenegger Joins 'The Bookie & The Bruiser' In Dual Role Opposite Vince Vaughn & Theo James – Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 4, 2026.
- ↑ "In Production". Ontario Creates. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/parkwoodestate/posts/pfbid02YiSCGxCAzg5ixfChv4D6PyQ7sjxZvbtv2eZ2ZCmqqXMPS6rU9rgcP47NDj2pioVbl