Robert Pattinson & Denzel Washington Team Up for Netflix Heist Thriller The Take – First Look Revealed
The Release Date for the New Film from City of God Director Fernando Meirelles Has Been Unveiled
What a cast! Robert Pattinson, Denzel Washington, and Daisy Edgar-Jones will star in the upcoming heist thriller "The Take" on Netflix. The film is directed by Fernando Meirelles, best known for "City of God." Entertainment Weekly recently spoke with the filmmaker and the lead actors. At the same time, Netflix also unveiled the first images from the movie.
First Look at Washington, Pattinson & Co.
But what is "The Take" actually about? Netflix has already released a plot synopsis that leaves you wanting more:
"Fresh out of the Army, former captain Noah (Pattinson) is trying to find his footing in civilian life when charismatic master thief Christian Carter (Washington) recruits him to join his crew for the score of a lifetime: robbing the richest bank in Manhattan. The otherwise meticulous plan has just one hitch: Noah's girlfriend, Rose (Edgar-Jones), works at the bank as a teller. With time and love on the line, Noah must figure out who he can trust if he's going to make it out of the heist alive."
For Meirelles, "The Take" is not just a heist thriller, but a film that blends several genres. He also sees the film as a "psychological drama with a love story at its center." Netflix describes the film as an "unconventional heist movie about a bank guard, a teller, and a master thief in a deadly game of cons and double crosses."
In the interview with EW, the lead actors highlight director Meirelles, among others. Edgar-Johnson emphasizes her fondness for Meirelles' best-known film, "City of God." And Denzel Washington, too, clearly has the project close to his heart.
"At this point in my life, I'm focused on doing the best work with the best filmmakers. So, what I do from this point forward and who I do it with is very important to me, both spiritually and artistically."
For Robert Pattinson, the decision to join the project was an easy one: "Getting to do a heist movie set in New York with Denzel Washington and Daisy Edgar-Jones, what else is there to say?"
In preparation for "The Take", Meirelles watched quite a few heist classics that are sure to delight any film fan. Specifically, the filmmaker mentions Michael Mann's "Heat", Kathryn Bigelow's "Point Break", Sidney Lumet's "Dog Day Afternoon" and Stanley Kubrick's "The Killing".
Given the release of the first stills, it's safe to assume the trailer won't be far behind. As soon as it's available, you'll of course find it in the KinoCheck app or on our YouTube channel.
The Cast
In addition to Pattinson, Washington, and Edgar-Jones, the rest of the film's cast has already been announced. Also on board are Danai Gurira ("The Walking Dead", "Black Panther"), Sean Harris ("Mission: Impossible"), Moisés Arias ("Fallout") and Justin Kirk ("Succession"). The screenplay was written by Simon Kinberg, who has also penned the scripts for "X-Men: Days of Future Past" and Guy Ritchie's "Sherlock Holmes", among others.
When does The Take premiere?
A first poster for "The Take" has already been released. It reveals that the film will not only be available on Netflix but will also receive a limited theatrical release. "The Take" will be available on the streaming service starting January 15, 2027.
A Cast of Hollywood Stars
"The Take" is likely to pique the interest of many movie fans. The main reason: The heist thriller simply features several of Hollywood's most popular stars. Among them, of course, is Robert Pattinson, who is currently making headlines for his audition as James Bond.
Pattinson made his international breakthrough with his role as Edward Cullen in the "Twilight" franchise. Since then, the British actor has established himself as a versatile character actor. His best-known films include "The Batman", "Tenet", "Good Time" and "The Lighthouse". 2026, in particular, has been—and continues to be—an extremely successful year for Pattinson. Among other projects, the actor appeared in Christopher's "The Odyssey"—and is also part of the cast of "Dune 3".
Denzel Washington, meanwhile, has been one of Hollywood's best-known and most beloved actors for decades. He has received numerous awards for his performances, including two Oscars. His greatest films include "Training Day", "Malcolm X", "Man on Fire", "American Gangster", "The Equalizer" and "Flight"—to name just a few.
Daisy Edgar-Jones, on the other hand, first gained international attention for her leading role in the miniseries "Normal People". Since then, the British actress has also made a strong impression on the big screen. Her best-known projects include the films "Where the Crawdads Sing" and "Twisters". She can currently be seen in theaters in the Jane Austen adaptation "Sense and Sensibility".
Director Fernando Meirelles is also likely to catch the attention of many film fans. The Brazilian director made his international breakthrough with the multi-award-winning gangster drama "City of God." Other well-known works include "The Constant Gardener", "The Two Popes" and the tv shows "Sugar" and "The Sympathizer".