Holding her hands behind her back, Michele Chambers was sentenced Tuesday to seven years and eight months in prison for her role in the $17 million heist from Loomis, Fargo & Co. She was also. You load up a truck and you drive away. Kelly Campbell, 29, a former company employee, entered guilty pleas earlier to bank larceny, money laundering and conspiracy to commit murder charges. David Ghantt And The Loomis Fargo Heist: The Outrageous True Story But, of course, its a comedy and its Jared. 'Masterminds' Review: Loomis Fargo Robbery Where Are They Now? - Pajiba Not now, not in front ofMike: Is it one of them?Steve: NoMichelle: Boys, go upstairs right now.Mike: See y'all in a little bit. Note: No quotes were altered, although in some cases additional quotes were added to the questions as Ghantt expanded on his thoughts. Ridicule of those involved in what remains one of the largest cash thefts in U.S. history would soon begin. The extravagant spending of Steve and Michelle Chambers. [21][17], Masterminds was released in North America on September 30, 2016. Watching the show, in the final face off. He was doing what the rest of us were doing making bad decisions. Kelly: OohDavid: Lord, that's a cheap door.Kelly: You gotta give me a three count next time. But what has me most intrigued is the fact that the events that transpire in it, while most likely embellished for the film, are based on real events they even keep the real names of the people. Question: Should people go see this movie? On Saturday night, I went to see "Masterminds," the movie based on the heist that made the Cramer Mountain Hillbillies famous. They were the butt of a national joke. Masterminds stars Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Wiig, Owen Wilson, and Jason Sudeikis, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones quite a group, huh? Of course trying to keep things from the real person. Everyone says, Wow, youve done a lot of movies, and Im, like, No! Despite a mega-watt cast featuring Zach Galifianakis and a handful of some of Saturday Night Lives biggest current and former stars, Masterminds, the comedy about Loomis Fargo robbery completely tanked at the box office in its opening weekend, bowing in sixth place with just $6.6 million. So he and some friends decided at the end of his Oct. 4 shift he would load a company van with more than 2,000 pounds of cash and just drive away. Let me see!David Ghantt: Oh, God!Kelly Campbell: [looks at his buttocks] I think that bullet just went straight between your cheeks.David Ghantt: Yeah, it feels like it just grazed my biscuits right there betwixt them.Kelly Campbell: Right down the middle. Kelly Clarkson Fans Hold Back Tears Watching Her Emotional Duet - Yahoo Along with a group of half-brained criminals led by Steve Chambers and an absurdly faulted heist . He is an uncomplicated man stuck in a monotonous life. Today is Monday, May 1, the 121st day of 2023. 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Not a documentary. That story would be hard to beat. Don't you worry about a thing. What Shows Have Been Renewed or Canceled. Josh Allen , first round, No. One thing is for sure these criminals are no Ocean's Eleven. David: My name is David Ghantt. I don't want to be mean, but that's probably the dumbest thing they could do. However, the producers told AP that "there is a possibility" of more originals in the future. According to Citizen-Times, the robbers left behind millions and were caught on camera. You have to remember that it's Hollywood and they'll take what was a minor event and they'll blow it up and make it as funny as they can.". Those are the only two things Im not allowed to talk about. If I hadn't done what I did the, the life I have now with my wife and child, I wouldn't have. The real 'Masterminds' (I) bought jewelry, bought a van," Campbell recalled of her own spending. Copyright 2023 | All Rights Reserved | All images are copyright of their respective owners | Stock images by Depositphotos. Chambers didn't want to talk about the movie or the heist last week. FBI Agent Scanlon cannot believe someone who looks like a strange love child of two Kennys pulled off this big of a heist. Ghantt:It's a comedy. Kelly Campbell Exits as Hulu President - Yahoo The televised event will celebrate her road to fame, along . Now on the lam and in over his head, David must dodge the authorities, evade a hilarious hit man, Mike McKinney, and try to turn the tables on the ones he trusted most. He was on set a lot and the biggest sweetheart. How Did David Ghantt, Kelly Campbell, Steve Chambers Steal More Than Theatrical release poster with the films original release month, Wyatt Redd (September 2, 2018; updated February 7, 2019), "Was 'Masterminds' the Last Straw for Relativity? Based on the 1997 Loomis Fargo bank robbery in Charlotte, North Carolina. Purchases included a pool table, jewelry (including a $43,000 diamond ring), a minivan, $20,000 worth of cigars, and the 7,000-square-foot home on the side of Cramer Mountain. Based on the true story of the 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery, the film was directed by Jared Hess and written by Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer and Emily Spivey. He discovers that it's pretty boring stuff, and he often fantasizes about getting robbed. Mike: So, who y'all want me to kill?Steve: Whoa! Now on the lam and in over his head, David must dodge the authorities, evade a hilarious hit man, Mike McKinney, and try to turn the tables on the ones he trusted most. See production, box office & company info, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: James Pickens Jr., Brooke Burns and Johnny Weir. Everyones so funny. My desk phone didn't have a cellphone back then started ringing off the hook that March morning in 1998. Question: Any contact with Steve Chambers or any of the others involved with the heist? In that time, I realized most of my problems were because of me. All were convicted. Instead, from now on, Ghantt's new reality includes a boring repetitiveness of collecting and delivering money, up until that day that Kelly Campbell, a new and exciting colleague, entered the company's door rocking David's world for good. What Happened: Campbell announced her departure on her LinkedIn page. You can reach Kevin Ellis at 704-869-1823 or Twitter.com/TheGazetteKevin. Beryl: There he is, the man of your dreams. Pat Sajak was noticeably absent during the bonus round in the Wheel of Fortune episode that aired on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. David is sentenced to seven years in prison, while Steve served eleven years. Though I hate to burst your bubble: I didnt actually work with Matt. Pocketing $50,000 for himself, that man, named David Ghantt, hopped into a car of his own and headed towards Mexico. Day 2 grade: B+. The movie was overly silly and, based on a post-screening conversation with former Observer reporter Jeff Diamant who wrote a detailed 279-page book about the occasionally funny but mostly just-plain fascinating crime, titled Heist much of what wound up in the film is fiction. In real life: True. Question: Are you happy that Wilkesboro-nativeZach Galifianakis plays you in the movie? Meanwhile, Steve takes most of the heist, around $17 million. However, the security cameras are silently recording.. A dim-witted armored-car driver is lured into taking part in a massive heist by a seductive co-worker and her criminal accomplice. The Loomis Fargo Robbery in North Carolina also known as the Hillbilly Heist was the second largest cash theft on U.S. soil at the time. The show's announcer since 2011, Jim Thornton, took over the hosting duties mid-show. Todd Williamson/Getty Images David Ghantt attends the 2016 after party for the Hollywood premiere of Masterminds, based on the Loomis Fargo heist that he helped carry out. They want to keep things under wraps until later. Spoiler alert: Ghantt and his would-be assassin never became friends, although the two did meet a couple of times in Mexico. "[30], The film was a finalist for an AML Award in film.[31]. To get rid of David, Steve hires hit man Mike. Former Cramerton Police Chief David Young soon got wind of the Chambers' excessive spending spree and reached out to the FBI. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. In March 1997, after Loomis Fargo & Company has been robbed of $18.8 million in Jacksonville by company security guard Philip Noel Johnson, Steve Eugene Chambers and Kelly Campbell, a former employee of Loomis, decides to rob the company. I was so excited he was in it and then realizing I wasnt going to see him it just isnt fair. Hes just one of the nicest people Ive ever met. There was a lot of funny improvising that Zach was doing with roses and talking about what comes out if you cut your boob [laughs]. The main reason he did it: He had a crush on her. Also starring Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, and Jason Sudeikis with appearances from Wiigs Ghostbusters teammates (and current SNL stars) Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones Masterminds is based on a real heist that happened in the late 1990s. The guy Steve Chambers hired to killed Ghantt was someone who would deliver money to him while he hid out near Cozumel. They involve Loomis armored car driver David Scott Ghantt. By subscribing to this BDG newsletter, you agree to our. [10] On December 3, 2013, Zach Galifianakis joined the cast to replace Carrey after he dropped out. The only glimmer of excitement is his flirtatious work crush Kelly Campbell who soon lures him into the scheme of a lifetime. Despite having comedy juggernauts like Kristen Wiig, Jason Sudekis and Leslie Jones (The people who made me laugh other than), Zach Galifianakis was the powerhouse genius that made this movie flow. But he found his happy place: Hollywood, Documentary reveals how two Charlotte men discovered an ugly past and confronted it, Meet 5 Gen Z drivers challenging NASCAR stereotypes in Charlotte, While looking for love on The Bachelor, NC nurse found herself in awkward situations, A foodie union is taking this well-known Charlotte food photographer to Houston, Its a yes: Clover teen shakes off nerves to earn American Idol golden ticket. That represents a whole new level in your career.Yeah. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. I met David [Ghantt, played by Galifianakis]. David Scott Ghantt (Galifianakis) along with Kelly Campbell (Wiig) and her friend Steve Chambers (Wilson), as well as a few others, robbed the Loomis Fargo vault. Kelly Campbell, 29, a former company employee, entered guilty pleas earlier to bank larceny, money laundering and conspiracy to commit murder charges. He always wanted a life of adventure, but settled for much less, at least until he met Miss Kelly Campbell. The only glimmer of excitement is his flirtatious work crush Kelly Campbell (Kristen Wiig) who soon lures him into the scheme of a lifetime . Did you happen to meet the woman you play, Kelly Campbell?No, I didnt get to meet her! Master Minds (TV Series 2020- ) - IMDb For more details of the crime how it came to fruition, the characters' mistakes, and their capture you'll just have to see the movie. The real story was funnier, though. A new start time has been set, Charlotte City Council member Braxton Winston announces bid for statewide office, Panthers sign 13 undrafted rookies, including Cam Peoples, Eku Leota, As a football star in NC, he was miserable. [17] The film was previously scheduled to be released on August 14, 2015, August 7, 2015, and August 19, 2015, a date which, in July 2015, Relativity rescheduled to October 9, 2015. Upon David's release, he is picked up by McKinney and they drive to visit Kelly. See production, box office & company info, It's stupidity makes it hilarious, especially for Zach Galifianakis. [Laughing] No, it didnt actually. He look like Kenny Rogers and Kenny Logins had a love child and then Kenny G, he just showed up at the birthday party, started playing a flute and messed this boy up. It was honestly one of the most fun times Ive ever had. They obviously werent trying to get it right they were putting together what they believe is a better story, said Diamant. You can reach Kevin Ellis at 704-869-1823 or www.Twitter.com/TheGazetteKevin.