Pete Davidson & Camila Mendes Light Up Coney Island for 'Tommy Karate'

Brooklyn's iconic Coney Island boardwalk transformed into a mobster's playground this week as Pete Davidson and Camila Mendes descended on the beloved seaside landmark to shoot scenes for their highly anticipated film Tommy Karate. The duo made quite the impression — both on camera and off.

A Night on the Boardwalk

According to Just Jared, the co-stars were spotted filming on the Coney Island boardwalk on Wednesday night, August 26, deep in Brooklyn. And if the setting sounds cinematic, the wardrobe choices made it even more so. Davidson, 32, stepped onto the boardwalk in a bold pink suit paired with striking bright blue contact lenses — the kind of look that turns heads whether or not there's a camera rolling. Mendes, also 32, complemented her co-star perfectly in a shimmering pink dress and silver strappy heels, the two of them looking like they'd walked straight off a stylish crime drama mood board.

In true set-life fashion, the pair took advantage of downtime between takes to grab snacks from the nearby concession stands — because even mobster movies require a hot dog break.

Bloody Good Dedication

Earlier that same day, Davidson was spotted filming a very different kind of scene — one involving considerably more fake blood. Photographed at the beach in a white and red bomber jacket layered over a white satin dress and topped off with a Minions hat (yes, really), the scene was as wild as it sounds. It's the kind of committed, go-for-it energy that Davidson's fans have come to expect from the Staten Island native, who's been quietly building a serious acting résumé.

This wasn't his first intense day on set either — earlier in the week, Pete was already seen filming fight sequences for the project elsewhere in Brooklyn, suggesting production is moving at a strong pace.

The Real Story Behind 'Tommy Karate'

So who exactly is Pete Davidson playing? The film is rooted in a chilling true story. Davidson takes on the role of Tommy Pitera, a real-life Bonanno crime family enforcer whose martial arts background earned him the ominous nickname "Tommy Karate." Federal prosecutors linked Pitera to multiple murders and organized crime activities throughout the 1980s and early '90s. He is currently serving his prison sentence in Kentucky.

Tommy Karate is based on Philip Carlo's non-fiction book The Butcher: Anatomy Of A Mafia Psychopath, which chronicles the relentless pursuit and ultimate capture of Pitera — a man suspected of involvement in as many as 60 murders. Directed by Justin Chon, the film will also follow the investigation led by DEA Agent Jim Hunt, portrayed by Paul Walter Hauser. Simon Rex rounds out the notable cast.

Pete Davidson's Busy Season

It's been quite an eventful stretch for Davidson both professionally and personally. While he's clearly throwing himself into this demanding role, fans have also been keeping up with other developments in his life — including a co-parenting arrangement with Elsie Hewitt and Elsie's own sweet shoutout to Pete as her 'baby daddy' after a recent night out. It's clear Davidson is navigating a full and fast-moving chapter.

With Tommy Karate shaping up to be one of the more gripping crime dramas on the horizon, these Coney Island night shoots are giving us all the more reason to keep this one firmly on our watch lists. Pink suits, boardwalk snacks, and a true-crime story this dark? We're already intrigued.

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