What did Jesse Eisenberg say about the Louvre heist?

Eisenberg joked that the recent jewelry heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris was a promotional stunt for the "Now You See Me" movie franchise he stars in.

How did Eisenberg react to the thieves' efficiency?

Eisenberg said he was impressed by the speed and efficiency the Louvre thieves displayed in executing their crime, which took less than eight minutes to complete.

Why did Eisenberg initially think the thieves had a good reason?

Eisenberg admitted his "brainwashed" movie mindset from doing the "Now You See Me" films for 15 years made him initially think the thieves were trying to do some good with the stolen goods, like his character in the movies.

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Actor Hints "Now You See Me" Franchise Behind Louvre Jewelry Heist

30 Oct

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Summary

Jesse Eisenberg jokes Louvre heist was promotion for "Now You See Me" film
Eisenberg impressed by thieves' speed and efficiency in pulling off the crime
Eisenberg says his "brainwashed" movie mindset made him think thieves had good reason

Actor Hints "Now You See Me" Franchise Behind Louvre Jewelry Heist

According to a recent news report, actor Jesse Eisenberg has hinted that the high-profile jewelry heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris last month may have been a promotional stunt for the "Now You See Me" movie franchise.

During an appearance on "The Tonight Show" on October 26th, 2025, Eisenberg, who stars in the "Now You See Me" films, was asked by host Jimmy Fallon to address the online speculation about the burglary's possible connection to the movies. Rather than deny involvement, Eisenberg played along, joking that "it was" the marketing team behind the third installment of the franchise.

"You know, we're trying to get people back to theaters," Eisenberg added, "And there's only so many, kind of, cute TikTok videos I can make. And we had to do something a little outside the box."