Liev Schreiber splits 2025 between the set and the cause. On the screen, he’s part of a high-profile ensemble in Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing, a New York crime caper that pairs Austin Butler with Zoë Kravitz and a rogues’ gallery of heavyweights. Off the screen, he continues as a leading voice for BlueCheck, the initiative he co-founded to vet and fund local NGOs in Ukraine.
This guide pulls the film details, the release timing, and the activist context into one page so U.S. readers can follow the work without getting lost in rumor cycles.
‘Caught Stealing’ — What It Is and When It Lands
Aronofsky’s new film adapts Charlie Huston’s novel about a one-time baseball prospect, Hank Thompson (Butler), whose life goes sideways after a simple favor. The ensemble includes Kravitz, Matt Smith, Regina King, Vincent D’Onofrio, Bad Bunny—and Liev Schreiber among the key players.
The studio set a late-August 2025 theatrical date, positioning it as a late-summer counter-programmer with action and dark comedy.Reuters’ festival-week coverage underscored both the date and the film’s “lighter, urban energy” compared with Aronofsky’s heavier dramas.
Cast & Creative (Official)
- Director: Darren Aronofsky
- Screenplay: Charlie Huston, from his own novel
- Cast: Austin Butler, Zoë Kravitz, Matt Smith, Liev Schreiber, Regina King, Vincent D’Onofrio, Bad Bunny, Griffin Dunne, Carol Kane, and more.
- Distributor: Sony Pictures Releasing (U.S.)
Trailer & Tone
Early trailers show Hank dragged through a neon-grimy Manhattan underworld with a streak of gallows humor—closer to caper than dirge. Roundups from mainstream entertainment desks echo that “fun, chaotic” read and confirm the late-summer release frame. If you’re tracking all cast, People’s preview offers a crisp lineup snapshot and sums up the film’s hook without spoilage.
Where Schreiber Fits
Schreiber’s wheelhouse—moral gravity with a side of menace—slots neatly into an Aronofsky caper. His filmography toggles between prestige drama, center-mass action, and TV antiheroes; that range makes him a natural foil for Butler’s increasingly kinetic presence. Expect Schreiber’s role to carry narrative weight even in an ensemble this crowded.
Beyond the Film: BlueCheck and the Work in Ukraine
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion, Schreiber has treated advocacy not as a celebrity sidebar but as a second job. He co-founded BlueCheck Ukraine to identify and vet NGOs on the ground, funneling donor dollars to groups with proven local impact. In interviews, he’s focused less on rhetoric than logistics—how to connect American generosity to credible partners fast.
That mission continues through 2025, with public remarks reminding audiences that humanitarian need doesn’t track with social-media cycles.
How to Follow Verified Updates (One Link)
For the late-August theatrical rollout and cast confirmations, bookmark Reuters’ festival-week piece from Washington: Reuters — ‘Caught Stealing’ sets late-August release. It’s concise and updates as Sony moves into opening-week marketing.
If You’re a Fan, Here’s the Plan
- See it opening weekend: Aronofsky + late summer = strong word of mouth if the caper plays. Early tickets also support specialty theaters that book adult-targeted fare.
- Watch for Q&As: Sony often pairs urban capers with filmmaker Q&As in New York/LA; if Schreiber joins a panel, you’ll get process detail on how he built the character.
- Support BlueCheck directly: vetting costs money; even small donors help the pipeline. If you prefer to give locally, follow BlueCheck’s lists to identify NGOs with clean track records.
Schreiber’s Broader 2025
Schreiber’s profile remains split between high-visibility acting gigs and quiet, consistent advocacy. Expect him to pop up in late-night rounds for Caught Stealing and pop into policy spaces when aid debates resurface. The balancing act—art and activism—has become the signature of this phase of his career.
Bottom Line
Liev Schreiber has a clean two-track story in 2025: a marquee ensemble feature arriving in late August and a steady push to keep Ukraine’s humanitarian needs in view. If you’re here for the acting, there’s a kinetic caper on deck. If you’re here for the impact, BlueCheck offers a path to do more than scroll. Either way, this is an actor with momentum and a mission.
