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Chris Hemsworth Gets Support From Brother Liam & Their Parents at 'Crime 101' Los Angeles Premiere

Chris Hemsworth was joined by some of his family for the LA premiere of his new movie Crime 101!

The 42-year-old actor hit the carpet with his younger brother Liam and their parents Craig and Leonie by his side.

Also stepping out for the premiere were Chris‘ co-stars Halle Berry, Corey Hawkins, Peter Banifaz, Tate Donovan, Crosby Fitzgerald, Paul Adelstein, Drew Powell, Andra Nechita, Matthew Del Negro and Dan Perrault, as well as writer/director Bart Layton and Don Winslow, who wrote the book the film is based on.

BFFs Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, with wife Luciana, were also seen at the event, along with filmmaker Paul Feig.

The LA premiere of the upcoming comes two weeks after their last premiere event in London. See those pics here!

Crime 101 will hit theaters on February 13th. Check out the latest trailer here!

Browse through the gallery to see more pics from the LA premiere of Crime 101…

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Barry Keoghan Channels His 'Crime 101' Character at UK Premiere With Halle Berry, Chris Hemsworth & More!

Barry Keoghan wears a biker outfit while hitting the carpet at the Crime 101 premiere held at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on Wednesday (January 28) in London.

The 33-year-old actor channeled his character in the movie, and also showed off his longer hair for the upcoming Beatles biopic movie series, where he’s playing Ringo Starr.

Also stepping out for the premiere were his Crime 101 co-stars Halle Berry, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo and Monica Barbaro, as well as writer/director Bart Layton.

Here’s a synopsis: Set against the sun-bleached grit of Los Angeles, CRIME 101 weaves the tale of an elusive thief (Hemsworth) whose high-stakes heists unfolding along the iconic 101 freeway have mystified police. When he eyes the score of a lifetime with hopes of this being his final job, his path collides with a disillusioned insurance broker (Berry) who is facing her own crossroads, forcing the two to collaborate. Determined to crack the case, a relentless detective (Ruffalo) closes in on the operation, raising the stakes even higher. As the multimillion-dollar heist approaches, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, and all three are forced to confront the cost of their choices–and the realization that there’s no turning back.

Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Nick Nolte also star.

Crime 101 will hit theaters on February 13th. Check out the latest trailer here!

Browse through the gallery to see more photos from the Crime 101 London premiere…

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Chris Hemsworth Kicks Off 'Crime 101' Press Tour in Madrid, Wife Elsa Pataky Joins Him

Chris Hemsworth has kicked off the global press tour for his new crime-thriller movie Crime 101!

The 42-year-old actor stepped out for a photo call on Tuesday afternoon (January 27) on the Metropolis Hotel Rooftop in Madrid, Spain.

Chris was joined for the photos by the film’s writer and director, Bart Layton. While she didn’t pose for photos, Chris‘ wife Elsa Pataky was there as well!

Set against the sun-bleached grit of Los Angeles, Crime 101 weaves the tale of an elusive jewel thief (Hemsworth) whose string of heists along the 101 freeway have mystified police. When he eyes the score of a lifetime, his path crosses that of a disillusioned insurance broker (Halle Berry) who is facing her own crossroads. Convinced he has found a pattern, a relentless detective (Mark Ruffalo) is closing in, raising the stakes even higher. As the heist approaches, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, and all three are faced with life-defining choices–and the realization that there can be no turning back.

The movie will hit theaters on February 13. Watch the trailer now!

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Chris Hemsworth Says He Was 'Incredibly Excited' to Work with Halle Berry on 'Crime 101'

Chris Hemsworth and Halle Berry are hitting the stage in Las Vegas!

The two stars joined director Bart Layton at CinemaCon 2025 for the presentation of their new heist flick Crime 101 on Wednesday night (April 2) held at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

While plot details for the movie are currently being kept under wraps, the original short story “follows high-level jewel thefts taking place up and down the Pacific Coast that police have linked to Colombian cartels. Detective Lou Lubesnick has other ideas and he zeroes in on one perp, a thief looking for a final score.”

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »

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Barry Keoghan Upcoming Projects: 4 Movies Confirmed, 1 Rumored - Production Status Revealed!

Barry Keoghan is one in-demand star, and he’s got plenty of projects on the horizon.

The superstar actor made his mark in Hollywood in projects like Saltburn, The Banshees of Inisherin, The Green Knight and The Killing of a Sacred Deer, and as a result, he’s lined up plenty of work ahead.

We’ve rounded up all of the confirmed projects he’s been attached to that are in pre-production, in production, or completed filming. And there’s also one excited rumored project that he’s possibly appearing in as well!

Click through to see what Barry Keoghan has lined up…

Blake Jenner & Evan Peters Premiere 'American Animals' in NY!

Blake Jenner, Jared Abrahamson, Evan Peters, and Barry Keoghan buddy up on the red carpet at the premiere of their movie American Animals on Tuesday (May 29) at Regal Union Square in New York City.

The guys were joined at the event by the film’s writer and director Bart Layton.

American Animals, about four young men who mistake their lives for a movie and attempt one of the most audacious heists in U.S. history, hits theaters in limited release this weekend. It premiered earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival!

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Evan Peters Leads a Heist in 'American Animals' Trailer - Watch Now!

Evan Peters leads an amateur heist of a rare books library in the brand-new trailer for his upcoming film American Animals!

In the extraordinary and thrilling true story, the 31-year-old American Horror Story actor plays one of four friends living an ordinary existence who brazenly attempt to execute one of the most audacious art heists in U.S. history.

However, as the daring theft unfolds through each of their perspectives, each of them start to question whether their attempts to inject excitement and purpose into their lives is simply a misguided attempt at achieving the American Dream.

American Animals is directed by Bart Layton and also stars Barry Keoghan, Blake Jenner, Jared Abrahamson, Ann Dowd, and Udo Kier.

Watch the trailer below, and don’t miss it when it hits theaters on June 1!


American Animals (2018) | Official US Trailer HD