Now You See Me (HBO)

About Now You See Me (HBO)

Now You See Me is a 2013 American heist thriller film directed by Louis Leterrier. The plot follows an FBI agent and an Interpol detective who track and attempt to bring to justice a team of magicians who pull off bank heists and robberies during their performances and reward their audiences with the stolen money.

Making / Production

Production for Now You See Me started in January 2012 and continued for approximately four months. It was produced by Summit Entertainment and K/O Paper Products. The film was shot in multiple locations, including New Orleans, New York City, and Paris. Director Louis Leterrier aimed to make a fun and entertaining film, blending elements of magic, heist, and adventure.

Actors

• Jesse Eisenberg as J. Daniel Atlas; he delivers an excellent performance, perfectly showcasing his character's intelligence and arrogance.
• Mark Ruffalo as Dylan Rhodes; plays the dogged FBI agent with intensity and dedication.
• Woody Harrelson as Merritt McKinney; brings humor and levity to his character, who is a mentalist.
• Isla Fisher as Henley Reeves; provides an energetic performance as the escapologist of the group.
• Dave Franco as Jack Wilder; his character is charming and brings an element of youthfulness to the team.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was initially titled "Poof", but it was later changed to "Now You See Me".
• All the magic tricks performed were practical effects, with CG used only to remove the safety mechanisms.
• Jesse Eisenberg learned to do magic tricks three weeks before shooting started.

Awards

Now You See Me was nominated for both the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie: Thriller and the Saturn Award for Best Thriller Film in 2014.

Quotes

• “The closer you think you are, the less you'll actually see.” – J. Daniel Atlas
• “First rule of magic: always be the smartest person in the room.” – J. Daniel Atlas

Music, Soundtrack

• “Now You See Me (Spellbound Remix)” – Brian Tyler
• “Code Breakers” - Brian Tyler
• “Sleight of the Mind” – Brian Tyler