In his pummeling new action comedy “Caught Stealing,” Austin Butler goes full rag doll.
The chiseled heartthrob is repeatedly kicked, punched, thrown around, and shot at throughout the 1990s-set movie (in theaters Aug. 29), which follows Hank, a sidelined baseball star who’s on the run from ruthless mafiosos. But Butler says the trickiest stunt involved singing a karaoke favorite.
During a wild bacchanal at the New York dive bar where he works, Hank effortlessly vaults from the floor onto a pool table, belting out Meredith Brooks’ snarling “Bitch” without missing a beat. The gravity-defying jump is performed in one long, seamless take.
“It took a lot of time to figure out how to make it feel drunk and messy and free, but at the same time, there was a very specific camera movement of the camera pulling back,” Butler recalls. Initially, a team of choreographers helped map out the memorable sequence, “but it just didn’t feel right. We wanted it to feel like it was raw and happening for the first time.”
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After some trial and error, director Darren Aronofsky left Butler to improvise the raucous singalong.
“It was a long process,” Aronofsky says. “Eventually, Austin put it together over a few takes just jamming, like, ‘How about I do this?’ or ‘How about I do that?’ But in terms of leaping from planet Earth to the top of the pool table, this incredible specimen had no problem doing it over and over again.”
“Caught Stealing” is almost certainly the most physically punishing movie of Butler’s career. At first, both he and Aronofsky questioned whether he’d make it through production.
The first day of filming last fall was in a dingy apartment stairwell, “and after walking up the stairs over and over again, he couldn’t walk the next day,” Aronofsky recalls. “On Day 1, you literally hear that your movie star can’t run and you’re about to start an action movie together. I was like, ‘Ah, shoot, all hands on deck! We’ve got to figure this out.’”
The filmmaker called on physical therapist Michelle Rodriquez, who worked with him on “Black Swan,” to help find the root of Butler’s problem.
“I was like, ‘Oh, man, I don’t know what I’m going to do.’ I’d had this pain in my foot for months and I’d been trying to figure out what it was,” Butler says. “But Michelle was like, ‘I don’t think it’s a nerve issue,’ and then she literally took a scalpel and started cutting at my foot. She didn’t even numb it!”
Austin Butler has been in the industry for some time, but it wasn’t until his star power in the biopic “Elvis” and “Dune Part Two” that he became a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood.
Most recently, Butler will star in “Caught Stealing” with co-stars Zoë Kravitz and Bad Bunny. Here’s where else you’ve seen Butler.
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Austin Butler has been in the industry for some time, but it wasn’t until his star power in the biopic “Elvis” and “Dune Part Two” that he became a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood.
Most recently, Butler will star in “Caught Stealing” with co-stars Zoë Kravitz and Bad Bunny. Here’s where else you’ve seen Butler.
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Austin Butler has been in the industry for some time, but it wasn’t until his star power in the biopic “Elvis” and “Dune Part Two” that he became a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood.
Most recently, Butler will star in “Caught Stealing” with co-stars Zoë Kravitz and Bad Bunny. Here’s where else you’ve seen Butler.
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Austin Butler has been in the industry for some time, but it wasn’t until his star power in the biopic “Elvis” and “Dune Part Two” that he became a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood.
Most recently, Butler will star in “Caught Stealing” with co-stars Zoë Kravitz and Bad Bunny. Here’s where else you’ve seen Butler.
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Austin Butler arrives at the premiere of Nickelodeon’s “Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh!” at the Landmark Theatres at the Westside Pavilion on Dec. 2, 2008, in Los Angeles.
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Austin Butler arrives at the premiere of Nickelodeon’s “Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh!” at the Landmark Theatres at the Westside Pavilion on Dec. 2, 2008, in Los Angeles.
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Austin Butler arrives at the premiere of Nickelodeon’s “Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh!” at the Landmark Theatres at the Westside Pavilion on Dec. 2, 2008, in Los Angeles.
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Austin Butler arrives at the premiere of Nickelodeon’s “Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh!” at the Landmark Theatres at the Westside Pavilion on Dec. 2, 2008, in Los Angeles.
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Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler attend the John Varvatos Celebration of The New JohnVarvatos.com on Feb. 5, 2013, in New York, United States. The two were dating at the time.
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Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler attend the John Varvatos Celebration of The New JohnVarvatos.com on Feb. 5, 2013, in New York, United States. The two were dating at the time.
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Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler attend the John Varvatos Celebration of The New JohnVarvatos.com on Feb. 5, 2013, in New York, United States. The two were dating at the time.
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Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler attend the John Varvatos Celebration of The New JohnVarvatos.com on Feb. 5, 2013, in New York, United States. The two were dating at the time.
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Riley Keough, from left, Lisa Marie Presley, Priscilla Presley Austin Butler, Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson greet the press during a red carpet event before the screening for the new biopic movie “Elvis” at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, on June 11, 2022.
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Riley Keough, from left, Lisa Marie Presley, Priscilla Presley Austin Butler, Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson greet the press during a red carpet event before the screening for the new biopic movie “Elvis” at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, on June 11, 2022.
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Riley Keough, from left, Lisa Marie Presley, Priscilla Presley Austin Butler, Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson greet the press during a red carpet event before the screening for the new biopic movie “Elvis” at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, on June 11, 2022.
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Riley Keough, from left, Lisa Marie Presley, Priscilla Presley Austin Butler, Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson greet the press during a red carpet event before the screening for the new biopic movie “Elvis” at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, on June 11, 2022.
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Austin Butler, the actor portraying Elvis in the new biopic, poses for a portrait in the “Dressed to Rock” room at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, on June 11, 2022.
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Austin Butler, the actor portraying Elvis in the new biopic, poses for a portrait in the “Dressed to Rock” room at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, on June 11, 2022.
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Austin Butler, the actor portraying Elvis in the new biopic, poses for a portrait in the “Dressed to Rock” room at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, on June 11, 2022.
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Austin Butler, the actor portraying Elvis in the new biopic, poses for a portrait in the “Dressed to Rock” room at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, on June 11, 2022.
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“Elvis” star Austin Butler hosted the Dec. 17, 2022, Christmas episode of “Saturday Night Live.”
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“Elvis” star Austin Butler hosted the Dec. 17, 2022, Christmas episode of “Saturday Night Live.”
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“Elvis” star Austin Butler hosted the Dec. 17, 2022, Christmas episode of “Saturday Night Live.”
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“Elvis” star Austin Butler hosted the Dec. 17, 2022, Christmas episode of “Saturday Night Live.”
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Austin Butler won a 2023 Golden Globe for best actor for his role in “Elvis.”
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Austin Butler won a 2023 Golden Globe for best actor for his role in “Elvis.”
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Austin Butler won a 2023 Golden Globe for best actor for his role in “Elvis.”
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Austin Butler won a 2023 Golden Globe for best actor for his role in “Elvis.”
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Austin Butler, Nischelle Turner and Baz Luhrmann take a selfie backstage at the Palm Springs International Film Festival awards gala in Palm Springs, California, Jan. 5, 2023.
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Austin Butler, Nischelle Turner and Baz Luhrmann take a selfie backstage at the Palm Springs International Film Festival awards gala in Palm Springs, California, Jan. 5, 2023.
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Austin Butler, Nischelle Turner and Baz Luhrmann take a selfie backstage at the Palm Springs International Film Festival awards gala in Palm Springs, California, Jan. 5, 2023.
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Austin Butler, Nischelle Turner and Baz Luhrmann take a selfie backstage at the Palm Springs International Film Festival awards gala in Palm Springs, California, Jan. 5, 2023.
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Austin Butler pops his collar on the red carpet during the Variety Creative Impact Awards at the Parker Palm Springs in Palm Springs, California, on Jan. 6, 2023.
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Austin Butler pops his collar on the red carpet during the Variety Creative Impact Awards at the Parker Palm Springs in Palm Springs, California, on Jan. 6, 2023.
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Austin Butler pops his collar on the red carpet during the Variety Creative Impact Awards at the Parker Palm Springs in Palm Springs, California, on Jan. 6, 2023.
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Austin Butler pops his collar on the red carpet during the Variety Creative Impact Awards at the Parker Palm Springs in Palm Springs, California, on Jan. 6, 2023.
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Austin Butler receives the breakthrough performance award for his performance in “Elvis” during the 34th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival.
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Austin Butler receives the breakthrough performance award for his performance in “Elvis” during the 34th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival.
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Austin Butler receives the breakthrough performance award for his performance in “Elvis” during the 34th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival.
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Austin Butler receives the breakthrough performance award for his performance in “Elvis” during the 34th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival.
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Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler attend W Magazine’s annual Best Performances Party at Chateau Marmont on Feb. 24, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. The two were dating at the time.
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Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler attend W Magazine’s annual Best Performances Party at Chateau Marmont on Feb. 24, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. The two were dating at the time.
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Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler attend W Magazine’s annual Best Performances Party at Chateau Marmont on Feb. 24, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. The two were dating at the time.
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Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler attend W Magazine’s annual Best Performances Party at Chateau Marmont on Feb. 24, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. The two were dating at the time.
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(L-R) Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Austin Butler attend the photocall for “Dune: Part Two” at IET London on Feb. 14, 2024, in London, England.
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(L-R) Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Austin Butler attend the photocall for “Dune: Part Two” at IET London on Feb. 14, 2024, in London, England.
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(L-R) Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Austin Butler attend the photocall for “Dune: Part Two” at IET London on Feb. 14, 2024, in London, England.
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(L-R) Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Austin Butler attend the photocall for “Dune: Part Two” at IET London on Feb. 14, 2024, in London, England.
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Austin Butler and Zendaya attend the “Dune: Part Two” premiere at Lincoln Center on Feb. 25, 2024, in New York City.
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Austin Butler and Zendaya attend the “Dune: Part Two” premiere at Lincoln Center on Feb. 25, 2024, in New York City.
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Austin Butler and Zendaya attend the “Dune: Part Two” premiere at Lincoln Center on Feb. 25, 2024, in New York City.
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Austin Butler and Zendaya attend the “Dune: Part Two” premiere at Lincoln Center on Feb. 25, 2024, in New York City.
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Austin Butler poses during a photocall for “The Bikeriders” on June 6, 2024, in Sydney, Australia.
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Austin Butler poses during a photocall for “The Bikeriders” on June 6, 2024, in Sydney, Australia.
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Austin Butler poses during a photocall for “The Bikeriders” on June 6, 2024, in Sydney, Australia.
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Austin Butler poses during a photocall for “The Bikeriders” on June 6, 2024, in Sydney, Australia.
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Austin Butler attends the London screening of “The Bikeriders” at Curzon Mayfair on June 11, 2024, in London, England.
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Austin Butler attends the London screening of “The Bikeriders” at Curzon Mayfair on June 11, 2024, in London, England.
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Austin Butler attends the London screening of “The Bikeriders” at Curzon Mayfair on June 11, 2024, in London, England.
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Austin Butler attends the London screening of “The Bikeriders” at Curzon Mayfair on June 11, 2024, in London, England.
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Austin Butler attends the Los Angeles premiere of Focus Features’ “The Bike Riders” at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California, on June 17, 2024.
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Austin Butler attends the Los Angeles premiere of Focus Features’ “The Bike Riders” at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California, on June 17, 2024.
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Austin Butler attends the Los Angeles premiere of Focus Features’ “The Bike Riders” at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California, on June 17, 2024.
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Austin Butler attends the Los Angeles premiere of Focus Features’ “The Bike Riders” at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California, on June 17, 2024.
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Austin Butler poses during the “Eddington” photocall at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2025, in Cannes, France.
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Austin Butler poses during the “Eddington” photocall at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2025, in Cannes, France.
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Austin Butler poses during the “Eddington” photocall at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2025, in Cannes, France.
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Austin Butler poses during the “Eddington” photocall at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2025, in Cannes, France.
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Austin Butler and Matthew McConaughey attend a special screening of “Caught Stealing” at the Alamo Drafthouse on Aug. 13, 2025, in Austin, Texas.
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Austin Butler and Matthew McConaughey attend a special screening of “Caught Stealing” at the Alamo Drafthouse on Aug. 13, 2025, in Austin, Texas.
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Austin Butler and Matthew McConaughey attend a special screening of “Caught Stealing” at the Alamo Drafthouse on Aug. 13, 2025, in Austin, Texas.
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Austin Butler and Matthew McConaughey attend a special screening of “Caught Stealing” at the Alamo Drafthouse on Aug. 13, 2025, in Austin, Texas.
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Austin Butler poses during a photocall ahead of the UK gala screening of “Caught Stealing” in central London, on Aug. 19, 2025.
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Austin Butler poses during a photocall ahead of the UK gala screening of “Caught Stealing” in central London, on Aug. 19, 2025.
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Austin Butler poses during a photocall ahead of the UK gala screening of “Caught Stealing” in central London, on Aug. 19, 2025.
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Austin Butler poses during a photocall ahead of the UK gala screening of “Caught Stealing” in central London, on Aug. 19, 2025.
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Zoë Kravitz and Austin Butler attend the “Caught Stealing” screening at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on Aug. 19, 2025, in London, England.
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Zoë Kravitz and Austin Butler attend the “Caught Stealing” screening at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on Aug. 19, 2025, in London, England.
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Zoë Kravitz and Austin Butler attend the “Caught Stealing” screening at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on Aug. 19, 2025, in London, England.
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Zoë Kravitz and Austin Butler attend the “Caught Stealing” screening at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on Aug. 19, 2025, in London, England.
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Austin Butler and Matt Smith attend the “Caught Stealing” New York City Experience on Aug. 25, 2025, in Brooklyn, New York.
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Austin Butler and Matt Smith attend the “Caught Stealing” New York City Experience on Aug. 25, 2025, in Brooklyn, New York.
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Austin Butler and Matt Smith attend the “Caught Stealing” New York City Experience on Aug. 25, 2025, in Brooklyn, New York.
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Austin Butler and Matt Smith attend the “Caught Stealing” New York City Experience on Aug. 25, 2025, in Brooklyn, New York.
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Austin Butler attends the premiere of “Caught Stealing” at the Regal Union Square in New York on Aug. 26, 2025.
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Austin Butler attends the premiere of “Caught Stealing” at the Regal Union Square in New York on Aug. 26, 2025.
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Austin Butler attends the premiere of “Caught Stealing” at the Regal Union Square in New York on Aug. 26, 2025.
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Austin Butler attends the premiere of “Caught Stealing” at the Regal Union Square in New York on Aug. 26, 2025.
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Zoë Kravitz and Austin Butler attend the premiere of “Caught Stealing” at the Regal Union Square in New York on Aug. 26, 2025.
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Zoë Kravitz and Austin Butler attend the premiere of “Caught Stealing” at the Regal Union Square in New York on Aug. 26, 2025.
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Zoë Kravitz and Austin Butler attend the premiere of “Caught Stealing” at the Regal Union Square in New York on Aug. 26, 2025.
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Zoë Kravitz and Austin Butler attend the premiere of “Caught Stealing” at the Regal Union Square in New York on Aug. 26, 2025.
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Bad Bunny and Austin Butler attend the premiere of “Caught Stealing” at the Regal Union Square in New York on Aug. 26, 2025.
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Bad Bunny and Austin Butler attend the premiere of “Caught Stealing” at the Regal Union Square in New York on Aug. 26, 2025.
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Bad Bunny and Austin Butler attend the premiere of “Caught Stealing” at the Regal Union Square in New York on Aug. 26, 2025.
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Bad Bunny and Austin Butler attend the premiere of “Caught Stealing” at the Regal Union Square in New York on Aug. 26, 2025.
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Austin Butler’s career in photos: Actor will star in ‘Caught Stealing’ with Zoë Kravitz
Austin Butler has been in the industry for some time, but it wasn’t until his star power in the biopic “Elvis” and “Dune Part Two” that he became a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood.
Most recently, Butler will star in “Caught Stealing” with co-stars Zoë Kravitz and Bad Bunny. Here’s where else you’ve seen Butler.
As it turns out, “I had a piece of glass stuck in my foot for eight months that I picked up in Korea on the ‘Dune’ press tour when I was barefoot on a red carpet,” Butler says. “Thankfully, she cut it out and I was running two days later.”
“You would’ve been limping for the rest of your life had it not been for this movie!” Aronofsky quips.
For Aronofsky, a native New Yorker, “Caught Stealing” was an opportunity for him to pay homage to the Brooklyn and Manhattan neighborhoods he frequented as a young man. Many sites in the film are East Village institutions: The graffiti-covered bar where Hank works, for instance, is actually Double Down Saloon, where Miley Cyrus and Dua Lipa similarly shot their “Prisoner” music video in 2020. The filmmaker also resurrected old favorites Kim’s Video and Benny’s Burritos with the help of production designer Mark Friedberg.
“He really knocked it out of the park,” Aronofsky says. “That was such a huge thrill, trying to remember what New York was like back then and recreating it.”
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: ‘Caught Stealing’ star Austin Butler recalls shocking foot injury
