Evil Genius (film)
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| Directed by | Courteney Cox |
| Written by | Courtenay Miles |
| Based on | Evil Genius: The True Story of America's Most Diabolical Bank Heist by
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| Cinematography | Eigil Bryld |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Evil Genius is an upcoming American independent crime thriller film directed and co-produced by Courteney Cox, based on the true-crime documentary series of the same name by Barbara Schroeder and Trey Borzillieri. The film stars Patricia Arquette and David Harbour with Michael Chernus, Garret Dillahunt, Danielle Macdonald, Tom McCarthy, Gregory Alan Williams, Ryan Eggold, Owen Teague and Harlow Jane in supporting roles.
The film will tell the story of the death of Brian Wells, a high-profile 2003 incident often referred to as the "collar bomb" or "pizza bomber" case.[1] The FBI investigation into his death uncovered a complex plot described as "one of the most complicated and bizarre crimes in the annals of the FBI".[2]
Cast
[edit source]Production
[edit source]In November 2025, the film's title Evil Genius was announced. Written by Courtenay Miles, it would be directed and co-produced by Courteney Cox and starring Patricia Arquette and David Harbour, based on the true-crime documentary series of the same name by Barbara Schroeder and Trey Borzillieri.[3] Deadline Hollywood confirmed that August Night would finance and produce the film with Jason Bateman, Michael Costigan and John Buderwitz under their Aggregate Films banner. While Michael Chernus, Garret Dillahunt, Danielle Macdonald, Tom McCarthy, Gregory Alan Williams, Ryan Eggold, Owen Teague, and Harlow Jane joined the cast in supporting roles.[3]
Principal photography began in November 2025, in New Jersey.[3]
Release
[edit source]Evil Genius is scheduled to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 12, 2026.[4]
See also
[edit source]- PVC-1 (2007)
- 30 Minutes or Less (2011) – An action comedy film that garnered some controversy due to similarities with the death of Brian Wells. Despite the similarities to the case, Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group said the filmmakers and cast had no prior knowledge of the incident, while the screenwriters were "vaguely familiar" with it.
References
[edit source]- ↑ Chan, Melissa (11 May 2018). "What to Know About the Shocking Case Behind Evil Genius". Time. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ↑ Griffin, Drew; Fitzpatrick, David (8 August 2011). "New details revealed in 'pizza collar bomb' heist". CNN. Archived from the original on 14 May 2018. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- 1 2 3 Kroll, Justin (5 November 2025). "Courteney Cox To Direct True Crime Thriller 'Evil Genius' Starring Patricia Arquette And David Harbour". Deadline. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (20 July 2026). "TIFF 2026 First Lineup: World Premieres Of 'I Play Rocky', Chris Rock's 'Misty Green', Anton Corbijn's 'A Talent For Murder', John Madden's 'Onwards And Sideways' & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
External links
[edit source]- Evil Genius at IMDb
- Upcoming films
- 2026 films
- 2026 American films
- 2026 English-language films
- 2026 crime drama films
- American crime drama films
- American crime thriller films
- American films based on actual events
- American heist films
- American independent films
- Crime drama films based on actual events
- English-language crime drama films
- English-language crime thriller films
- English-language independent films
- Films about bank robbery
- Films about criminals
- Films about murderers
- Films produced by Jason Bateman
- Films set in 2003
- Films set in Pennsylvania
- Films shot in New Jersey
- Warner Bros. films
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