Ivan (played by Theo James) is a protagonist in Lying and Stealing.
Protagonist and master art thief in Los Angeles who owes debts to crime boss Dimitri. He plans a final heist and cons with Elyse to secure their freedom, ultimately orchestrating Dimitri's death to escape his criminal obligations. Elyse (played by Emily Ratajkowski) is a protagonist in Lying and Stealing.
In-debt aspiring actress and con-woman who partnered with Ivan. She executes a trap by seducing Dimitri and facilitating his drugged wine consumption to kill him, later helping Ivan resolve his past debts. Dimitri (played by Fred Melamed) appears in Lying and Stealing.
Ruthless crime boss who controls Ivan through his father's debts. He threatens Ivan and demands one more job, but is ultimately assassinated by Elyse and Ray after consuming cocaine-laced wine.
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Characters
Ivan
(played by Theo James) — protagonist
Protagonist and master art thief in Los Angeles who owes debts to crime boss Dimitri. He plans a final heist and cons with Elyse to secure their freedom, ultimately orchestrating Dimitri's death to es...
Elyse
(played by Emily Ratajkowski) — protagonist
In-debt aspiring actress and con-woman who partnered with Ivan. She executes a trap by seducing Dimitri and facilitating his drugged wine consumption to kill him, later helping Ivan resolve his past d...
Dimitri
(played by Fred Melamed) — supporting
Ruthless crime boss who controls Ivan through his father's debts. He threatens Ivan and demands one more job, but is ultimately assassinated by Elyse and Ray after consuming cocaine-laced wine.
Key Relationships
Elyse → Dimitri
(Conflict Con Artist)
Ivan → Elyse
(Alliance Co-Conspirators)
Ivan → Dimitri
(Power Crime Boss)
Story Analysis
Two indebted criminals orchestrate a final heist and murder to escape their past obligations.
Plot Progression
The Weight of Debt
The Heist & The Heat
The Shift to Murder
The Bar Trap & The Fall
Aftermath & Redemption
Directed by Matt Aselton
Lying and Stealing (2019) · 5.9/10 · comedy, crime, drama
