Joseph Gordon-Levitt And Shailene Woodley Team Up For Murder Mystery

Get ready for a sizzling new thriller as Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Shailene Woodley join forces for "Killer Heat," a new murder mystery film set in the sun-soaked paradise of Greece.

Amazon MGM Studios' latest hit features Gordon-Levitt as private detective Nick Bali who is on a high-stakes mission on the island of Crete, investigating what appears to be the accidental death of a young man from a wealthy family.

The trailer for the upcoming film has just dropped, and fans are already gushing over Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Shailene Woodley's roles in the murder mystery.

As the case unfolds, Gordon-Levitt’s character delves into the dark backstory of the island’s elite, uncovering hidden motives and family secrets.

Things heat up when Richard Madden plays both the victim, Leo Vardakis, and his identical twin, Elias. Woodley steps into the role of Elias’ wife, who’s convinced that a family conspiracy might be behind the murder of one of the twins.

"There's a part of me, as I think there's a part of so many of us, that just loves reading a good mystery," Gordon-Levitt told People Magazine of the movie, which is based on Jo Nesbø's "The Jealousy Man."

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, and Richard Madden took their roles to the next level by filming "Killer Heat" on location in Crete. Gordon-Levitt, who has long harbored a desire to travel for work, shared that shooting in such an exotic locale was a dream come true.

"I just consider it such a privilege. I feel so lucky," he told the outlet. "I've gotten to go to lots of different places and there are very, very few places I've been that were more beautiful than the island of Crete. I've never been to Greece before getting to do this movie, and it's a cliché — the beauty of Greece — but it's a cliché for a reason. It's flipping beautiful!"

"I think if you're like me and you are enticed by some juicy characters, and gorgeous settings, Shea and Richard both are so good in the setting of the island of Crete, you really couldn't ask for a more beautiful place in the world," Gordon-Levitt continued. "If you want to just let a vibe wash over you, I think you'll enjoy this movie."

Inspired by Jo Nesbø’s short story "The Jealousy Man," "Killer Heat" centers on American ex-pat detective Nick Bali (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) as he investigates the supposedly accidental death of prominent shipping mogul Leo Vardakis (Richard Madden) on the picturesque island of Crete.

While police reports suggest a tragic accident, Vardakis' sister-in-law (Shailene Woodley) suspects foul play and believes the truth is being buried.

A few weeks back, some intriguing images hit the internet showing Joseph Gordon-Levitt channeling his inner noir detective for "Killer Heat." Dressed to impress with a slick hat and a dapper look, Gordon-Levitt is seen ready for action with a bag in hand, set to carry out his investigation.

Shailene Woodley also makes an appearance in the photos, hinting at her role in assisting Gordon-Levitt’s character as they delve into the film’s dark mystery.

Based on Jo Nesbø’s intricate short story "The Jealousy Man," "Killer Heat" promises a web of intrigue with a plot involving numerous characters entangled in the crime scene. While specific details about the plot and supporting characters remain under wraps, the film’s rich, multi-layered narrative is set to unfold.

The new film marks a long-awaited reunion for Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Shailene Woodley, who previously starred together in 2016’s "Snowden." Gordon-Levitt revealed that although he and Woodley hadn’t spoken in a few years, they effortlessly slipped back into their old camaraderie and friendship while working on this new project.

"That's how you know it's a real good friend, and that's just like it was with Shae," he told People Magazine of his relationship with Woodley. "I was like, 'Hey, want to go to Greece?' I'm so happy it worked out."

"Killer Heat" is streaming globally on Prime Video on September 26.