STXfilms has released the firstHustlerstrailer for the highly anticipated new film from writer/directorLorene Scafaria(Seeking a Friend for the End of the World), and it looks pretty terrific. Inspired by theNew York Magazinearticle “The Hustlers at Scores” byJessica Pressler, the film tells the story of a group of strippers who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients, and made bank in the process.
Jennifer Lopezleads a stellar ensemble, and this trailer finds the actress proving she can still command the screen. The energy of the trailer is fantastic, and as a fan of Scafaria’s previous work behind the camera, I love her approach here—there’s a bit of aMartin Scorseseinfluence to be sure, but at the same time it feels fresh. It’s exciting and flashy without being, well, gross given the subject matter. How about that? Hire a female director to tackle the story of a group of strippers, and get an entirely character-centric point of view! I’m definitely excited for this one, and I’m curious to see if it could be a player on the awards circuit to come.
Check out theHustlerstrailer below, followed by the first images. The film also starsConstance Wu,Julia Stiles,Keke Palmer,Lili Reinhart,Lizzo, andCardiB.Hustlersopens in theaters on September 13th.
Here’s the official synopsis forHustlers:
Hustlers follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients. The film is inspired by the article published by New York Magazine entitled “The Hustlers at Scores” written by Jessica Pressler.
