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Rian Johnson's Production Company Backs Pickpocket Film
27 Jan
Summary
- Noah Segan's film 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York' was years in the making.
- Rian Johnson's T-Street production company is attached to the project.
- The film utilized New York's expanded film tax incentive to shoot.
After an eight-year journey, Noah Segan's independent film, "The Only Living Pickpocket in New York," is in production. Segan, who collaborated with director Rian Johnson on "Knives Out," shared his script with Johnson, leading to the eventual support from Johnson's production company, T-Street. This venture materialized following the success of "Knives Out" and Johnson's subsequent deal with Netflix for sequels.
Actor John Turturro, preparing for his lead role, delved into books about pickpocketing, discovering a surprising code of honor among them. He found inspiration in historical accounts, including those referenced in Charles Dickens' "Oliver Twist." Segan also noted the parallels between pickpocket communities and filmmakers.
"The Only Living Pickpocket in New York" was filmed across all five boroughs of New York City. This decision was facilitated by the city's expanded film tax incentive program, a move that producer Leopold Hughes described as a freeing experience, despite the lack of playback during shooting.
