Hustlers (2019 film)

Hustlers is an upcoming 2019 American crime comedy film written and directed by Lorene Scafaria, based upon the article The Hustlers at Scores by Jessica Pressler. The film stars Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B, Keke Palmer, Julia Stiles, and Lili Reinhart.

It is scheduled to be released on September 13, 2019, by STX Entertainment.

Cast

 * Constance Wu as Destiny
 * Jennifer Lopez as Ramona
 * Cardi B as Serena
 * Keke Palmer as Mercedes
 * Lili Reinhart as Annabelle
 * Julia Stiles as Jennifer
 * Mercedes Ruehl
 * Trace Lysette
 * Usher
 * Mette Towley
 * Madeline Brewer as Dawn
 * Frank Whaley
 * Lizzo
 * Brandon Keener
 * Steven Boyer

Production
In February 2016, it was announced Jessica Elbaum, Will Ferrell and Adam McKay would produce the film, under their Gloria Sanchez Productions banner. In May 2016, Annapurna Pictures was announced to produce, finance, and distribute the film, with Megan Ellison and Chelsea Barnard serving as producers on the film. In August 2018, it was announced Jennifer Lopez would star in the film, with Lorene Scafaria directing from a screenplay she wrote. In October 2018, it was announced Annapurna had dropped the film, with STX Entertainment acquiring distribution rights to the film and Constance Wu joining the cast. Annapurna allegedly dropped the film after struggling to sell off the foreign distribution rights and budget concerns. In March 2019, Cardi B, Lili Reinhart, Keke Palmer, Julia Stiles, and Mercedes Ruehl joined the cast with Mette Towley and Trace Lysette in negotiations to join as well. That same month, Madeline Brewer and Frank Whaley joined the cast of the film. In April 2019, Lizzo joined the cast of the film. In May 2019, Usher joined the cast of the film.

Filming began on March 22, 2019, in New York City.

Release
The film is scheduled to be released on September 13, 2019.