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John Turturro takes rare lead film role in crime thriller The Only Living Pickpocket in New York
The Noah Segan film heads toward an October theatrical release following screenings on the fall festival circuit.
The short version
- John Turturro stars as pickpocket Harry Lehman in Noah Segan's new crime thriller, marking a rare leading film role he did not direct or develop.
- The ensemble cast features Giancarlo Esposito, Steve Buscemi, and Tatiana Maslany.
- Sony Pictures Classics plans to release the film theatrically on October 23, 2026, following appearances at Sundance, Telluride, and Toronto.
Key facts
- Noah Segan wrote and directed the crime thriller 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York', casting John Turturro in the lead role of Harry Lehman.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The movie's supporting cast includes Giancarlo Esposito as a law enforcement contact, Steve Buscemi as a pawn shop operator, and Tatiana Maslany.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- To prepare for the role, Turturro consulted with magician and sleight-of-hand expert Apollo Robbins.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The production was filmed over roughly 26 days across all five boroughs of New York City.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Sony Pictures Classics is scheduled to release the film in theaters on October 23, following screenings at Sundance, Telluride, and Toronto.[The Hollywood Reporter]
What remains uncertain
- Whether the festival run and fall release will result in Turturro's first Academy Award nomination remains to be seen as the awards season progresses.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Sources
- John Turturro Was Given a Rare Leading Film Role. Now He’s in the Running for His First-Ever Oscar NodThe Hollywood Reporter metered