The official trailer for Greedy People (2024), starring Himesh Patel, Lily James, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, delivers a darkly comedic take on wealth, ambition, and morality in the modern world. The film, directed by Adam McKay, plunges viewers into a satirical exploration of corporate greed, personal ambition, and the absurdity of the ultra-rich.
The trailer opens with a panoramic view of a bustling metropolis, its skyline glittering with towering glass skyscrapers and luxury penthouses. We are introduced to Arjun (Himesh Patel), a seemingly mild-mannered financial analyst working at one of the world’s largest hedge funds. His voiceover sets the tone: “They say money can’t buy happiness… but it sure can buy everything else.”
Quick cuts show Arjun’s mundane life, surrounded by people obsessed with wealth, status, and materialism. He’s underpaid, overworked, and tired of watching the rich get richer while he’s left in the dust. Enter his colleague and friend, Emma (Lily James), a charismatic and clever insider who offers a way out of their mundane existence. She flashes a sly smile and says, “You want in on the real game, Arjun? Let’s rob the rich… from the inside.”
What follows is a wild, fast-paced montage of Arjun and Emma orchestrating an elaborate financial scam within the company. Their plan? To siphon off billions from the world’s wealthiest elites using insider trading, shell companies, and shady offshore accounts. Enter Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Alex Mercer, the smug, ruthless CEO of the hedge fund who’s entirely unaware of the scheme unraveling under his nose.
The trailer switches between scenes of high-stakes boardroom drama and moments of absurd, comedic chaos. There’s a shot of Arjun nervously attending extravagant parties, blending in with billionaires, and another of Emma manipulating the stock market with just a few keystrokes. The tension builds as Alex starts to suspect something is amiss, leading to a thrilling cat-and-mouse game between the scammers and the CEO.
Amidst the action, there’s plenty of McKay’s signature satire. One scene shows a group of executives debating the best color for their new fleet of private jets, while the world around them is collapsing in economic crisis. Another has Arjun wrestling with his conscience, asking, “Are we any better than the people we’re robbing?”
The trailer ends with a dramatic showdown as Alex finally confronts Arjun and Emma, saying, “In this world, you’re either the predator, or you’re the prey. Which are you?”
The title Greedy People flashes across the screen, followed by the tagline: “Some people take, others take it all.”
The film promises to be a biting, comedic commentary on wealth, corruption, and the lengths people will go to chase the almighty dollar. With sharp performances from Patel, James, and Gordon-Levitt, Greedy People looks like a wild ride through the twisted world of the super-rich.
