[2] Cameos by Usher, Lizzo, and Cardi B, were all filmed the same day. Mercedes and Annabelle become uncomfortable with the new practice and no longer reliably show up, so Ramona hires women with drug problems and criminal records as well as sourcing strangers as new clients against Destiny's advice. Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B, Lizzo, and Constance Wu lead an all-star cast in what looks like the year's most fun film. [12] According to producer Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, who was pitching Hustlers to a range of studios after Annapurna dropped it, "[the male studio executives] were a little uncomfortable. However, other strippers begin to emulate their strategies of bringing the clubs clients for a cut. As Scafaria explained: "I thought of [the film] as a musical — the songs themselves were telling a story. [20] According to producer Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, the production budget for the film was $20.7 million. Destiny, Ramona, Annabelle, and Mercedes are arrested, but only Destiny takes a plea deal to serve no jail time, because she does not want her daughter to grow up without a mother the way she did. She reconnects with Ramona, who introduces her to her new hustle. Firstly, it has a star-studded cast including the likes of Jennifer Lopez and Constance […] Drama. [12] In August 2018, it was announced that Jennifer Lopez would star in the film. Madeline Brewer It's performance wear, and really had to work for that sequence. Production Design. [29], Hustlers held its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2019. WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY Lorene Scafaria. After STX Entertainment picked them up, much of the cast joined that fall through the following spring, and filming took place in New York City from March to May 2019. [19] Scafaria had the idea to cast Cardi B, a former stripper, in the film, prompting Lopez to convince her to join the project. The women pretend to drink with each target while secretly lacing the men's drinks with a ketamine/MDMA mix; once inebriated, they are escorted to Moves where the crew has negotiated a set cut rate that they receive based on how much they are able to charge on their targets' credit card. It is tailored within an inch of its life, completely custom for her. Hustlers had its world premiere on September 7, 2019, at the Toronto International Film Festival, and was theatrically released in the United States on September 13, 2019. Will Ferrell Jennifer Lopez Robert Simonds Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas Adam McKay Benny Medina Jessica Elbaum Megan Ellison Adam Fogelson Pamela Thur Gloria Sanchez Alex Brown. [9][10], Hustlers was directed by Lorene Scafaria from a screenplay she wrote. Ramona is sentenced to five years of probation, while the others serve short jail sentences on weekends before being released on probation. The Oscar chatter for Lopez's revelatory, nuanced, and emotional turn as a brilliant con artist and better exotic dancer is no joke. [6] The film was also produced by Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, and Jennifer Lopez through Nuyorican Productions. "[27], The teaser trailer for Hustlers premiered online on July 17, 2019. [49], Christy Lemire rated the film 3 stars, describing Hustlers as "Goodfellas in a G-string... Scafaria's film is always a blast to watch, resulting in a surprising level of emotional depth." Doug was one of her last targets, who Destiny viewed as genuinely nice person, as opposed to their initial targets, sleazy Wall Street bankers not held accountable for causing the 2008 market crash. Released. Production wrapped on May 3. [32], The film was banned outright from release in Malaysia, and has received censorship in several Asian countries. Hustlers (2019) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. "[12] In March 2019, Cardi B, Lili Reinhart, Keke Palmer, Julia Stiles, and Mercedes Ruehl joined the cast with Mette Towley and Trace Lysette in negotiations to join as well. Filming on the project began March 22 in New York City. Scafaria, whose last pic was the Susan Sarandon vehicle The Meddler (2015), excels at immersing the audience in the world of sex-work in clubs, quietly disabusing us scene by scene of any stereotypes about who these women are. 25 'Hustlers, Jennifer Lopez stripper film Hustlers banned in Malaysia, "Box Office: 'Hustlers' Dances Toward $32 Million Opening Weekend", "Box Office: 'Hustlers' Opens With $2.5 Million on Thursday Night", "Big Screen Take On TV Series 'Downton Abbey' Is A Hit With $31M+ Opening, Reps Record For Focus Features – Early Sunday Update", "Dreamworks Animation-Pearl Studios' 'Abominable' Bigfoots B.O. Details a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients. Can they just do it to the people that deserve it? "[54] Brennan Carley of GQ called Hustlers the best movie of 2019 to date, noting: "starting with a bang is one thing, though; maintaining that energy throughout its entire run-time is what makes this strippers-turned-criminals flick such a masterful feat. [11] Upon first receiving Scafaria's script, Gloria Sanchez Productions first had Martin Scorsese in mind to direct, while also considering Adam McKay. "[12] Lopez, who plays a veteran stripper in the film, began pole dance training with professional dancer and choreographer Johanna Sapakie two and a half months before filming in preparation for a scene that has Lopez performing a major solo pole dance routine without a professional stand-in. [11] Lopez was Scafaria's first choice to play Ramona, stating: "as soon as I was done, I realized, Oh my God, Ramona is Jennifer Lopez [...] It has to be her. The movie is on track for a Sept. 13 release. 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Returning to 2014, Destiny becomes uncomfortable when Elizabeth insists on talking about Ramona and why they ended their friendship; she stops the interview when Elizabeth brings up Doug. Hustlers is a 2019 American crime drama film written and directed by Lorene Scafaria, based on New York magazine's 2015 article "The Hustlers at Scores" by Jessica Pressler. On board as producers are Will Ferrell and Oscar -nominated Adam McKay (the team behind Anchorman and Step Brothers). | Destiny's fears prove true when a client Ramona booked for Mercedes suffers a near-fatal accident and she must take him to the hospital when Ramona cannot be reached, with Mercedes bailing out in the process. First announced in February 2016, the film was originally set to be financed and distributed by Annapurna Pictures. Frances was hired by “Hustlers” writer and director Lorene Scafaria as their on-set, “comfort consultant.”. In February 2016, it was announced that Jessica Elbaum, Will Ferrell and Adam McKay would produce Hustlers, under their Gloria Sanchez Productions banner. These Are the Movies We’re Most Excited for This Fall | The film is inspired by the article published by New York Magazine entitled "The Hustlers at Scores", written by Jessica Pressler. Julia Stiles as Elizabeth: She is a Journalist. CAST Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Stiles, Keke Palmer, Lili Reinhart, Lizzo, Mercedes Ruehl, Cardi B, Madeline Brewer, Trace Lysette, Mette Towley. Julia Stiles. September 13 , 2019. [57] Also, A. O. Scott from The New York Times ranked Lopez as one of the 10 Best Actors of 2019. Travers designed the costumes for Lopez to showcase the strength and muscle tone she amassed during her pre-Hustlers training. [28] The full theatrical trailer premiered online on September 3, 2019. It was produced Will Ferrell and Adam McKay along with star Jennifer Lopez and others. Along with her two protegées, Mercedes and Annabelle, Ramona targets rich men at bars. [38] The audience breakdown of the opening weekend was 67% female, including 69% being over the age of 25. [58] IndieWire included both Lopez and Wu on its annual ranking of the 20 best film performances by actresses. Producer Jessica Elbaum stated that their initial approach was to "send this to the people that we've seen make this type of movie. Upon returning home, Destiny finds that her grandmother, who has raised her since she was a child, has died. Ramona agrees to take Destiny under her wing, and the two form a formidable team. However, Moves has changed: the financial crisis has impacted the number of customers, and the club is primarily staffed by dancers from Russia regularly willing to perform sex acts for money, a line Destiny crosses in a moment of desperation. Bringing considerable charisma and dramatic weight to her role is Jennifer Lopez. "[46] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B–" on an A+ to F scale, and those at PostTrak gave it an average 3.5 out of 5 stars and a 50% "definite recommend. [16] Scenes were also shot north of the city in New Rochelle, White Plains and at the Palisades Center. The film received positive reviews from critics, who mostly lauded Lopez's performance, and grossed $157.6 million worldwide against a production budget of around $20 million. "[55] Rolling Stone's film critic Peter Travers was also positive, stating that, "Hustlers doesn't pussyfoot about what goes on in those 'champagne rooms' off stage. I told her she had to do it. Lopez is perfectly cast as Ramona Vega, a veteran who mentors Destiny. [32], In the United States and Canada, the film was released alongside The Goldfinch, and was projected to gross $25–30 million from 3,250 theaters in its opening weekend. [40][41], On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 87% based on 346 reviews, with an average rating of 7.30/10. She’s also one of the producers as well. The film is inspired by the article published by New York Magazine entitled “The Hustlers at Scores” written by Jessica Pressler. #462. movie. “Hustlers” follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients. [56] On Time's annual best performances of the year list, Stephanie Zacharek ranked Lopez as the second-best film performance of 2019. Todd Banhazl. Writers. Hustlers has finally arrived in theaters, and is managing to make money at the box office while also being a critical hit. [35][36] It was the biggest single day gross in STX Entertainment's history. Jennifer Lopez. Mesmerized by Ramona's performance and the money she earns, Destiny strikes up a conversation. Fans are excited that Cardi B is in the movie especially since the theme of the film relates to the typical lyrics her fans crave. Doug is able to convince the police to take his claims seriously because he has evidence of the group's crime, leading to Dawn being picked up by the police and quickly agreeing to wear a wire to implicate Destiny and Ramona; the investigators manage to locate several other corroborating victims. Why? "[12], Principal photography for Hustlers began on March 22, 2019 in New York City, with the shoot lasting 29 days. Robbing men and using sexual tactics as the lure seems to be… Hustlers exceeded the expectations of the film company who expected the movie to at least hit 30 million. Filming & Production The movie's empathy for its leads and its wholly justified rage against the architects of financial collapse is held in check by the knowledge that every hustle has its collateral damage. Constance Wu. Instead, Scafaria views the strip club like any other workplace, filled with internal politics and an ever-changing hierarchy of power. With no other options, Destiny returns to dancing. Lopez also served as a producer on the film through Nuyorican Productions, alongside Jessica Elbaum, Will Ferrell, and Adam McKay through their Gloria Sanchez banner. Without running afoul of the film's planned R rating, he dreamed up the diamond bodysuit that was essentially connected by three straps. [13][12] Scafaria described the "judgment that people have about strippers" as a challenge in getting the film made. Genre. "[53], Emily VanDerWerff of Vox writes "as you're distracted by all that razzle-dazzle and the movie's many, many great jokes, Hustlers is quietly composing some deeply profound thoughts about the relationships women build with each other. The film was denied a clearance certificate by the Malaysian Film Censorship Board, for showing what officials called "excessive obscene content. Lopez said: "I know she knew this world better than any of us. Get ready for Hustlers, the new female-led movie starring Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu, as the film looks like it's going to be off the chain! Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B, Lizzo, and Constance Wu lead an all-star cast in what looks like the year's most fun film. With Near $21M Opening Weekend", "Hustlers Movie Review & Film Summary (2019) | Roger Ebert", "Jennifer Lopez is a star reborn in 'Hustlers,' a smart, bracing tale of strippers turned grifters", "Jennifer Lopez Is a Divine Queenpin in 'Hustlers, "Hustlers review – J-Lo's stealing strippers saga is a vicarious thrill", "Hustlers asks what Goodfellas would look like if it were about women. Producers. In what is perhaps the most highly anticipated movie of the year, “Hustlers” is poised to shake up the box office with an all-star cast and eye-popping subject matter. "[51], Justin Chang, writing for the Los Angeles Times, describes the film as "brassy and invigorating" stating that "Scafaria's clear-eyed grasp of that distinction that makes Hustlers more than just a girls-gone-wild cautionary tale, a peekaboo parade or a hypocritical amalgam of the two. | Elizabeth reveals that she only interviewed Ramona once, during which she explains that after an incident she started to keep her most valued possessions with her at all times, including a cherished childhood photo of Destiny. By Brennan Carle y These Are the Movies We’re Most Excited for This Fall [31] The studio spent around $38 million on promotions and advertisement. And I wasn't going to take no for an answer. Editor. [59], Washington D.C. 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Hustlers director, Lorene Scafaria, echoed this sentiment and said the connection we see onscreen is the real deal. ... Destiny. [4] Deadline Hollywood calculated the net profit of the film to be $47 million, when factoring together all expenses and revenues. Hustlers Theatrical release poster Directed byLorene Scafaria Produced by Jessica Elbaum Will Ferrell Adam McKay Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas Jennifer Lopez Benny Medina Screenplay byLorene Scafaria Based on"The Hustlers at Scores" by Jessica Pressler Starring Constance Wu Jennifer Lopez Julia Stiles Keke Palmer Lili Reinhart Lizzo Cardi B CinematographyTodd Banhazl Edited byKayla Emter Production companies Gloria Sanchez Productions Nuyorican Productions Annapurna Pictures Distributed bySTXfil… The production team is impressive, too. "[12] After Scorsese and other directors passed on the project, producers ultimately gave Scafaria, who had refused to take on other directorial projects in hopes of directing Hustlers, the green-light to direct. Travers commented: "We did a lot of research and development to find something that could [stretch in every direction during Lopez's dance]. A New York Magazine 2015 piece detailed the story, which was subsequently adapted into the hit film, which features an ensemble cast of Constance Wu, Cardi B, Keke Palmer and Lili Reinhart. At the funeral, Ramona makes amends and promises to take care of Destiny from now on. It follows a crew of New York City strippers who begin to steal money by drugging stock traders and CEOs who visit their club, then running up their credit cards. There’s a significance to these shenanigans. Constance Wu as Destiny/Dorothy: She is a Single mother that takes up stripping job to support her family. A year later, the financial crisis of 2007–2008 strikes, and both women find themselves out of a job and lose touch. Cinematography. Boost. It is revealed that Ramona had again been preoccupied with bailing Dawn, a drug-addicted new hire whom Destiny finds sloppy and unreliable, out of jail. [21], Hustlers costume designer, Mitchell Travers, defined the origins of the film's costumes and treatment in an interview with Vanity Fair, stating that "I knew it [had] to absolutely floor the audience, and let them know that this is not going to be like any movie that they've seen before." Keke Palmer as Mercedes: She is a stripper in the movie. Kayla Emter. The film has all the right ingredients to become a successful franchise. [8] Annapurna allegedly dropped the film due to budget concerns. "[22][23], The soundtrack to Hustlers features a list of songs ranging from late 1990s R&B, dance music, indie pop, to classical interludes,[24] including Janet Jackson, Fiona Apple, Britney Spears, Lorde, and Frédéric Chopin. Official Sites Sometime later, Elizabeth receives a call from Destiny, who has read the article and asks her if Ramona ever said anything about her. The producers of Hustlers have won a lawsuit against the real-life stripper that Jennifer Lopez’s character is thought to have been based on. It's performance wear, and really had to work for that sequence. [34] The film made $13.1 million on its first day, including $2.5 million in Thursday night previews. Hustlers Movie Cast. Company Credits "[50] Variety's Peter DeBruge writes, "flashy, fleshy and all-around impossible to ignore, Hustlers amounts to nothing less than a cultural moment, inspired by an outrageous New York Magazine profile... adapted by writer-director Scafaria at her most Scorsese, and starring Jennifer Lopez like you've never seen her before. Most of the music choices were also written into the script, I had obviously imagined scenes to these songs, and we shot to these songs, but you never know if you're going to get the rights. PRODUCERS When Elizabeth returns home, Destiny calls to finish their conversation, recalling how her friendship with Ramona—and their crime ring—fell apart. Lemire also described it as "Lopez's best screen work since her early heyday of Selena and Out of Sight..." and a "...career-best performance. Selected credits (non-exhaustive) Directed by Lorene Scafaria Produced by Jessica Elbaum Will Ferrell Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas Adam McKay Benny Medina Lorene Scafaria Screenwriter Lorene Scafaria Cast Jennifer Lopez Constance Wu Cardi B Lili Reinhart Keke Palmer Mercedes Rue Julia Stiles Lizzo. | '"[12], After being chosen to direct, Scafaria spent two years casting for Hustlers. "[39] The film was also chosen by Time magazine,[47] HuffPost,[48] and NPR as one of the best films of 2019. Release Dates Jennifer Lopez as Remona Vega: She is a Veteran Stripper. "[42] Kate Erbland of IndieWire rated Hustlers an A- and describes the film as "funny, empowering, sexy, emotional, and a bit scary. Jennifer Lopez will p Rating. Hollywood loves making sequels and turning successful films into franchises. [5] The film stars Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Stiles, Keke Palmer, Lili Reinhart, Lizzo, and Cardi B. 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