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Trailer Drops for ‘Behemoth!’ Starring Pedro Pascal

7/14/2026

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Summary

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Searchlight Pictures released the trailer for “Behemoth!” starring Pedro Pascal as cellist Alex Serian.
The drama follows Alex, who returns to Los Angeles after a 20-year absence.
Tony Gilroy wrote, directed and produced the film with executive producers Cameron Chidsey, Katie Goodson, DanTram Nguyen, Jeremy Reitz and Rayne Roberts.
The cast includes Olivia Wilde, Eva Victor, Alexa Swinton, Kaya Ralls, Erik Griffin, JoBeth Williams and Will Arnett.

History

Historical Context

In 1995 Tony Gilroy won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the neo-noir thriller The Usual Suspects, directed by Bryan Singer and starring Kevin Spacey. The film’s twist-heavy narrative and dual-role success set a precedent for writer-directors, and its two Oscars cemented Gilroy’s reputation. That legacy underpins expectations for his upcoming Searchlight Pictures project Behemoth! starring Pedro Pascal and Olivia Wilde.

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Story summary

Searchlight Pictures released the trailer for “Behemoth!” starring Pedro Pascal as cellist Alex Serian.
The drama follows Alex, who returns to Los Angeles after a 20-year absence.
Tony Gilroy wrote, directed and produced the film with executive producers Cameron Chidsey, Katie Goodson, DanTram Nguyen, Jeremy Reitz and Rayne Roberts.
The cast includes Olivia Wilde, Eva Victor, Alexa Swinton, Kaya Ralls, Erik Griffin, JoBeth Williams and Will Arnett.

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