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Release of Tony Gilroy film ‘Behemoth!’

Overview

The musical drama ‘Behemoth!’, written and directed by Tony Gilroy, premiered at the New York Film Festival. The film stars Pedro Pascal as Alex Serian, a cellist returning to Los Angeles to work as a studio musician while navigating past traumas, including caring for his dying mother.

To prepare for the role, Pascal learned to play the cello, describing the intensive process as ‘hell and heaven.’ He has since noted that learning the instrument was the most challenging task of his career. Director Gilroy described the character as a ‘passenger’ inspired by the acting style of Marcello Mastroianni. The film utilizes a unique musical structure involving the ‘Behemoth Collective’—a group of nine composers, including Michael Giacchino, James Newton Howard, and Alan Silvestri—using scores to serve as an ‘emotional identity’ and a narrative bridge between the character’s past and present.

The supporting cast includes Olivia Wilde, Hank Azaria, Will Arnett, Eva Victor, and Alexa Swinton. While critical reception at the festival has been largely positive, with some critics calling Pascal’s performance a ‘career-best’ and a potential awards contender, others noted a ‘meandering narrative structure’ and concerns regarding female character depth.

In recent interviews, Pascal reflected on his early career struggles, noting that small roles helped form his character. Following the scheduled December 4, 2026, theatrical release of ‘Behemoth!’ by Searchlight Pictures, Pascal is set to appear in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ on December 18, 2026.

Entities

Pedro Pascal · Tony Gilroy · Searchlight Pictures · Behemoth! · New York Film Festival

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Pedro Pascal discusses career struggles and upcoming film slate

    Pedro Pascal reflects on his long journey to stardom and previews upcoming roles in Behemoth! and Avengers: Doomsday.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Pedro Pascal discusses role in Tony Gilroy film ‘Behemoth!’

    Actor Pedro Pascal discusses the challenges of playing a cellist in Tony Gilroy’s new film ‘Behemoth!’, calling the musical training the most difficult task of his career.

  3. [CULTURE] 10 sources
    Pedro Pascal stars in Tony Gilroy's musical drama 'Behemoth

    Pedro Pascal stars in Tony Gilroy’s new musical drama “Behemoth!”, which premiered at the New York Film Festival. The film follows a cellist and is set for a December 4 release by Searchlight Pictures.

  4. [CULTURE] 15 sources
    Pedro Pascal stars in Tony Gilroy drama ‘Behemoth!’

    Pedro Pascal stars in Tony Gilroy’s ‘Behemoth!’, a musical drama about a cellist that premiered at the New York Film Festival to critical acclaim for its score and Pascal’s performance.

Sources

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