Davidson and Hoult explain the social media heist in 'How to Rob a Bank'

Moviegoers in Suffolk County will have a new option this weekend as the action comedy "How to Rob a Bank" hits local screens on Friday, November 13. The film centers on a criminal crew that broadcasts its bank heists on social media, a tactic the cast says distinguishes the movie from traditional crime films.

Pete Davidson stars as Vince, a former soldier who joins the group to execute these publicized crimes. Davidson described the ensemble, which includes Nicholas Hoult, Anna Sawai, and Rhenzy Feliz, as "renegade disruptors." He explained that the characters rob banks and post the footage on YouTube to demonstrate how easily the system can be beaten.

The film also features Zoe Kravitz as Reagan, a computer hacker currently on house arrest. Kravitz noted that her character developed software capable of tracing images across the internet, a skill that eventually landed her in legal trouble. Federal agents offer Reagan a deal: her charges will be dropped if she helps locate the thieves. She accepts the offer reluctantly, a decision Kravitz attributes to Reagan’s history of feeling manipulated by the system.

Nicholas Hoult plays Ryan, the leader of the gang. Hoult explained that the group operates on the belief that the core financial system is broken. He stated that they are stealing to raise awareness and force a fix, aiming for what he called the greater good.

While Davidson kept his character's specific motivation a secret, he confirmed that every member of the crew has a distinct purpose for participating in the heists. He noted that revealing his character's reason would likely prevent him from landing similar roles in the future.

Hoult encouraged viewers to experience the film in a theater rather than at home. He argued that hearing other people laugh or cry creates a necessary human interaction that a personal viewing cannot replicate.