In an exclusive chat with Collider, the cast of How to Rob a Bank—Nicholas Hoult, John C. Reilly, Anna Sawai, and Rhenzy Feliz—opened up about the wild ride of making David Leitch's heist thriller. The film, which blends gritty 35mm cinematography with frantic YouTube-style footage, follows a group of bank robbers who post their crimes online, only to be hunted by an FBI agent and a hacker on house arrest.
Hoult, who plays the anonymous YouTuber known as "The Wolf," revealed that even the film's ending wasn't set in stone during production. "There were lots of undecided things," he said. "We shot both versions of that towards the end of the movie, and it was only when he was done editing that he made the final decision." This meant the cast didn't know how the story would conclude until they saw the finished film—a surprise that added to the excitement.
The cast also discussed how the final cut differed from the script they originally read. Sawai admitted she was "surprised at how entertaining and fun it was," having initially read the script with a heavier tone in mind. Feliz echoed that sentiment, noting that the film's perspective shifted in the edit. "I felt the audience would maybe know more about us, and when I watched, I was like, 'Oh, we're a little bit out of reach,'" he said. "It's the chase, which I think is actually better than what I had thought up in my head."
Hoult was particularly impressed by how Leitch blended the two visual styles. "The film parts are so grounded and beautifully shot, and then the content they create is so fast," he explained. "The way that was shot with POV cameras and lenses attached to us was so frantic. David did a really creative, wonderful job mixing those mediums."
The interview also touched on the cast's camaraderie, with Reilly joking about a bootleg T-shirt featuring his face, and the group sharing their preferred movie theater seats—a fun detour that revealed their personalities. Reilly likes the aisle, Hoult prefers being close to it, Feliz goes for row G, and Sawai likes the center-back.
For fans of heist films and behind-the-scenes insights, this interview offers a fascinating look at how How to Rob a Bank came together. The film's unique approach to storytelling, combined with the cast's chemistry, makes it a must-watch. If you're curious about other projects featuring these actors, check out our look at NCIS's most unforgettable character or Dexter: Resurrection's best new characters.
With its mix of high-octane action and social commentary, How to Rob a Bank is a thrilling addition to the heist genre. And knowing that the ending could have gone either way makes it even more intriguing. Be sure to catch it in theaters or on streaming, and keep an eye out for more exclusive interviews from the cast.
