Netflix is doubling down on sophisticated crime storytelling with Here Comes the Flood, a newly greenlit heist thriller from acclaimed Brazilian director Fernando Meirelles. Best known for City of God, The Constant Gardener, and The Two Popes, Meirelles returns to genre territory with a script by Simon Kinberg (Mr. & Mrs. Smith, X-Men: Days of Future Past), promising a layered tale of deception, betrayal, and blurred moral lines.
Leading the cast are Denzel Washington and Robert Pattinson, with Daisy Edgar-Jones also on board. The story reportedly revolves around a bank guard, a teller, and a master thief whose fates become entangled in a web of shifting alliances. Far from a traditional shoot-and-run heist, this is a slow-burn caper that leans more on psychological intrigue than explosive set pieces.
For Washington, the role signals a darker, more introspective turn — a notable shift from some of his recent work. Pattinson’s involvement further underlines the film’s high-profile appeal, while Edgar-Jones continues her ascent with another complex, emotionally driven role. It’s an ensemble built for nuance, not noise.
Currently in pre-production and aiming for a 2026 release, Here Comes the Flood looks poised to blend the sharp tension of a thriller with the depth of a character drama. And with Meirelles at the helm, expect it to steal your attention — slowly, but completely.
