Kockroach is an upcoming American crime thriller film directed by Matt Ross, based on the 2007 novel by William Lashner.
Premise A mysterious stranger from New York's criminal underworld transforms himself into a larger-than-life crime boss in a city where power is everything.
Cast Chris Hemsworth Zazie Beetz Taron Egerton Alec Baldwin Rachel Sennott Brian Geraghty
Production It was announced in August 2025 that Matt Ross was set to direct the film, with Channing Tatum, Oscar Isaac, and Zazie Beetz cast to star. In October 2025, Taron Egerton joined the cast, replacing Isaac due to scheduling conflicts.
In February 2026, Chris Hemsworth joined the cast, replacing Tatum who also dropped out due to scheduling conflicts, with principal photography scheduled to begin in April 2026. In March, Alec Baldwin joined the cast. In April, Rachel Sennott joined the cast.Rachel Sennott Joins Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton, Zazie Beetz & Alec Baldwin In 'Kockroach'; Filming Begins Next Week Principal photography began on April 13, 2026, in Sydney, Australia. In May 2026, Brian Geraghty joined the cast. Filming wrapped on May 31.
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