
Joe Carnahan, known for directing The Rip, directed Copshop, which was released in theaters on September 17, 2021. Although the film cost $43 million to make, it only earned $6.8 million at the box office. This was likely due to a combination of factors, including theaters still recovering from the pandemic and strong competition from blockbuster films like Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Adding to the difficulties, both the director and star Frank Grillo were unhappy with the studio, leading to disagreements over the film’s creative direction. This resulted in Carnahan largely skipping promotional events and Grillo publicly criticizing how his performance was presented. Here’s what the movie is about: