STX Films debuted the trailer for its upcoming female-led heist film, Hustlers on Wednesday, led by Jennifer Lopez.
What We Know:
- The Lorene Scafaria directed drama also features Constance Wu as Destiny, Julia Stiles as Elizabeth , Keke Palmer as Mercedes , and Lili Reinhart as Annabelle. It also stars breakout artist Lizzo as Liz and Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B as Diamond. Lopez is set to play the ringleader of the group, Ramona.
- The film is based on a New York Magazine article “The Hustlers at Scores” written by Jessica Pressler, which follows a group of ex-strip club employees who band together to scam their wealthy Wall Street clients out of money.
- Will Ferrell and Oscar-winning filmmaker Adam McKay produced the project alongside Lopez and her Second Act producing partner, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas.
- “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work with this dynamic group of women,” Scafaria said earlier this year. “We’re grateful to have assembled such a powerhouse cast and can’t wait to start filming at the end of the week
Hustlers will hit theaters on September 13.
