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How to Rob a Bank is an upcoming action comedy heist film directed by David Leitch for Amazon MGM Studios, with a screenplay by Mark Bianculli. Leitch, who built his career as a stunt performer before becoming one of Hollywood's top action directors with John Wick, Deadpool 2, Bullet Train, and The Fall Guy, brings his signature blend of elaborate action sequences and dark humor to the heist genre. Nicholas Hoult stars alongside a high-profile ensemble including Anna Sawai (Shogun), Pete Davidson, Zoe Kravitz, John C. Reilly, Christian Slater, and Rhenzy Feliz. The story follows a crew of bank robbers who have been documenting their heists on social media, turning themselves into viral sensations while evading law enforcement. The premise blends Ocean's Eleven-style heist mechanics with a modern commentary on clout culture and social media fame. Principal photography ran from June through September 2025, with Pittsburgh serving as the film's primary location. The production made extensive use of downtown Pittsburgh's streets and architecture, with filming activity reported across the city. The town of McCandless in Allegheny County also served as a filming location, with local streets temporarily transformed for production. The Pittsburgh Film Office facilitated open casting calls for paid background extras, drawing significant community interest throughout the summer shoot. How to Rob a Bank is scheduled for theatrical release in the United States on September 4, 2026.
Filming Locations
2 locationsMcCandless Township
SSB Bank, Perry Highway, McCandless, PA
Bank scenes filmed at SSB Bank. Releasing September 4, 2026 (Labor Day weekend).
Pittsburgh
Jul 1, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
Downtown Pittsburgh
Downtown Pittsburgh, PA
David Leitch directing. 16th Street Bridge closed for overnight shoots. 200 local jobs, $1M+ local vendor spending, 500 hotel room nights.
Pittsburgh
Jun 15, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
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