Austin Butler And Zoë Kravitz Got So Competitive During One Caught Stealing Scene That They Still Can’t Agree On How It Went Down

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In Darren Aronofsky’s film “Caught Stealing,” released in 2025, the story unfolds with an intense mix of danger as our protagonist gets entangled in a high-stakes conflict involving both law enforcement and criminals, all chasing after a missing $3 million. Yet amid the intensity, there’s an element of fun that sets this movie apart from Aronofsky’s usual work, as I point out in my review for TopMob. The film is packed with stylish action sequences, sharp dialogue, and standout performances from Austin Butler and Zoë Kravitz. Their on-screen chemistry truly shines, particularly in a bedroom scene where they compete to see who can undress fastest.

In a recent event at the Los Angeles press day for “Caught Stealing,” TopMob’s Hannah Saulic discovered that the film’s scene in question was a source of friendly rivalry among the actors. Although the characters Yvonne and Hank don’t particularly care about ‘winning,’ both Kravitz and Butler put forth considerable effort to outdo each other while filming, as evidenced by their lively exchange captured in the video above during the interview session.

  • Zoë Kravitz: I feel like it was genuinely competitive.
  • Austin Butler: It was very competitive.
  • Zoë Kravitz: Yeah. Yeah.
  • Austin Butler: I also was holding a beer and I had a hat.
  • Zoë Kravitz: Oh my God. I had a cigarette, I had a lit cigarette.
  • Austin Butler: You’re splitting hairs here.
  • Zoë Kravitz: Shirt over the head. Lit cigarette.
  • Austin Butler: Yeah, that was pretty impressive. Did you keep it in your mouth? How’d you do that?
  • Zoë Kravitz: Yes.
  • Austin Butler: You kept it in your mouth when you took the shirt off?
  • Zoë Kravitz: Yes, doggy. Yes!
  • Austin Butler: Wow. That’s impressive. That’s very impressive.
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In the aftermath of filming wrapping up, there’s ongoing discussion about their ethnicities and who faced more challenges in stripping down for the scenes – as I recently watched “Caught Stealing”, I can attest that both Austin Butler and Zoë Kravitz accurately portray their respective struggles. Specifically, Austin had to maintain a beer and wear a hat, while Zoë had the task of handling a lit cigarette.

In the final movie, it’s significant to point out that there’s no formal argument among the characters about who can undress fastest (instead, the sudden race serves as a prelude to the characters engaging in sexual activities). However, just because Yvonne and Hank weren’t emphasizing this aspect doesn’t imply they were oblivious: the stars were certainly aware of what was happening.

  • Austin Butler: She didn’t win all the time. I sort of let her win on the…
  • Zoë Kravitz: Well, it was…no, it wasn’t scripted who won.
  • Austin Butler: Was it not scripted that way?
  • Zoë Kravitz: I don’t think it said who won. It was a genuine, yeah.
  • Austin Butler: Yeah. But it was a competition as you can see… because we’re still debating about it.

As a movie reviewer, I find myself on the edge of my seat as I prepare to share my thoughts on the upcoming film, “Caught Stealing.” This intriguing production promises an engaging race with expertly crafted editing and compelling performances that leave the outcome uncertain – allowing you to make your own judgement call. Don’t miss out when it hits the big screen this Friday, August 29th.

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2025-08-29 16:28