Teresa Palmer and Liam Neeson set to star in a new dark comedy '4 Kids Walk Into A Bank'

Teresa Palmer has joined the cast of 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank, a dark comedy directed by Frankie Shaw for Amazon MGM’s Orion label. The film, which began production in December in Ireland, also stars Liam Neeson, Talia Ryder, Whitney Peak, Jack Dylan Grazer, and others.

Neeson plays Danny, a retired bank robber whose teenage granddaughter, Paige (Ryder), overhears that his former gang wants him back for one final heist to settle a debt. In a bid to protect him, Paige recruits her three best friends to rob the bank a day earlier, setting off a chaotic series of events. Palmer portrays the bank manager and becomes romantically involved with one of the robbers.

The film is based on the graphic novel by Matthew Rosenberg and Tyler Boss, and is adapted by Matt Robinson. Production companies involved in the project include Picturestart, Miramax, Point Grey, Black Mask Studios, and Uncle Pete Productions, with FilmNation handling international sales.

Palmer, known for her roles in Warm Bodies and A Discovery of Witches, has been busy with several other upcoming projects aswell. She also recently joined the Russell Crowe action film Bear Country and will star in the drama series The Family Next Door and The Last Anniversary. Additionally, she appeared in the rom-com Addition, which premiered at TIFF, and in David Leitch’s The Fall Guy.

Palmer is represented by CAA, Entertainment 360, Shanahan Management, and Sloane Offer Weber & Dern.