Catherine Zeta-Jones Pairs Skinny Pants With Sneakers and Discusses Sean Connery Movie

Catherine Zeta-Jones has shared reflections on her professional collaboration with Sean Connery in the 1999 heist film Entrapment. The actress discussed the experience of working with the veteran actor in an interview with Des O’Connor, revisiting the production of the film that paired an insurance investigator with a professional thief.

Directed by Jon Amiel, Entrapment focuses on the complex relationship between Virginia Gin Baker, played by Zeta-Jones and Robert MacDougal, played by Connery. The narrative begins in December 1999, when Baker, an insurance investigator, assesses the theft of a valuable Rembrandt painting from a penthouse in New York City. To retrieve the artwork, Baker poses as an art thief and enters into a cooperation with MacDougal to carry out criminal acts.

Production and Development

The development of the film involved several directorial considerations before Jon Amiel was hired; both Antoine Fuqua and Simon West were previously in talks to direct the project. The screenplay was written by Ronald Bass and William Broyles, Jr., based on a story by Bass and Michael Hertzberg.

Principal photography for the production took place between June and October 1998. The filming locations included sites across Britain and Malaysia. A significant portion of the film’s climax occurs at the Petronas Twin Towers, which serves as the setting for the final heist scene.

The production was supported by Fox 2000 Pictures and New Regency, with 20th Century Fox handling the distribution. The film’s technical crew included cinematographer Phil Méheux and editor Terry Rawlings. Sean Connery also served as a producer on the project alongside Rhonda Tollefson and Michael Hertzberg.

Cast and Artistic Elements

Alongside the lead performances of Connery and Zeta-Jones, the film features a supporting cast that includes Ving Rhames, Will Patton, and Maury Chaykin. The movie is noted for its 114-minute running time and a score composed by Christopher Young. The film’s end credits feature the song Lost My Faith, performed by the British singer Seal.

One of the most enduring sequences from the film is the laser-dodging scene, in which Catherine Zeta-Jones’s character navigates a high-security system while Robert MacDougal observes the operation.

Commercial Performance and Reception

The film had a staggered international release, debuting in the United States on April 30, 1999. It was released in Germany on May 27, 1999, and reached theaters in the United Kingdom on July 2, 1999.

Produced on a budget of $66 million, Entrapment was a commercial success, grossing $212 million worldwide. While the film achieved strong box office results, it received mixed reviews from critics upon its release.

Current Fashion Influence

Beyond her cinematic legacy, Catherine Zeta-Jones continues to be a subject of interest in fashion circles. At 56 years old, the actress has been noted for her style choices, including the use of a red caftan as a key garment.

Zeta-Jones has been identified as a leader in a trend combining skinny pants with athletic sneakers, maintaining a presence in contemporary style discourse.