A charismatic, devilishly charming conman who orchestrates complex schemes.
: While the first two acts are frequently called "gripping" and "twisty," some reviewers felt the third act was "predictable" or "unearned". Sharper 2023 IT
: It begins with Tom ( Justice Smith ), a bookstore owner who falls for Sandra ( Briana Middleton ). When Sandra reveals her brother is in danger and needs $350,000, Tom—the secret son of a billionaire—gets her the money, only for her to disappear. When Sandra reveals her brother is in danger
: Real locations included a bookstore on Thompson Street and the Marriott Marquis in Times Square, while luxury penthouses were sets built at Silvercup Studios . : As the film flashes back and "sideways,"
The film is built around a non-linear, vignette-based structure that follows four main individuals through chapters of conspiracy and betrayal.
: As the film flashes back and "sideways," it reveals how Sandra was trained by a slick con artist named Max ( Sebastian Stan ), who has his own complex history with Madeline (Julianne Moore), the new wife of Tom’s father, Richard ( John Lithgow ). Cast & Characters Description Julianne Moore