Pedro Pascal swaps action roles for cello in Tony Gilroy’s Behemoth trailer
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Searchlight Pictures has released the trailer for “Behemoth!”, a new drama written and directed by Tony Gilroy in which Pedro Pascal plays Alex Serian, a classically trained cellist returning to Los Angeles after 20 years on the road. The film centres on a family of musicians and appears to mark a shift for Pascal away from his better-known action roles towards a more introspective character study. That matters because it pairs a high-profile actor with an award-nominated filmmaker in a film about music, family, legacy and personal change.
According to the film’s logline, Alex’s lifelong relationship with music leads him into an experience that changes him profoundly. The ensemble cast includes Olivia Wilde, Eva Victor, Alexa Swinton, Kaya Ralls, Erik Griffin, JoBeth Williams, Margarita Levieva, Hank Azaria and Will Arnett, while Gilroy also produces with John Gilroy and Sanne Wohlenberg. David Harbour had originally been attached to star but withdrew in January, with Variety reporting that he stepped away after finishing “Stranger Things” and needing to rest; Pascal has since said he was drawn to the project by its emotional and cerebral qualities, calling it a love letter to music, cinema, healing and family.
- Pedro Pascal leads Tony Gilroy’s new music drama “Behemoth!”
- The trailer introduces a story about music, family and change
- David Harbour exited earlier before Pascal took the role
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Searchlight Pictures has released a trailer for "Behemoth!", a drama written and directed by Tony Gilroy. It stars Pedro Pascal as Alex Serian, a classically trained cellist who returns to Los Angeles after 20 years away, and centres on a family of musicians. The project is notable partly because it sees Pascal, best known for action-driven roles, take on a quieter, character-led part.
Gilroy, an award-nominated writer and director, also produces alongside John Gilroy and Sanne Wohlenberg. The cast around Pascal includes Olivia Wilde, Eva Victor, Alexa Swinton, Kaya Ralls, Erik Griffin, JoBeth Williams, Margarita Levieva, Hank Azaria and Will Arnett. According to the film's own description, the story follows Alex's lifelong relationship with music as it leads him into an experience that changes him profoundly.
Pascal was not the film's original star. David Harbour had initially been attached to the role but withdrew in January, reportedly to rest after finishing work on "Stranger Things". Pascal later joined the project, saying he was drawn to its emotional themes around music, healing and family.
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Originally published by Variety as “‘Behemoth!’ Trailer: Pedro Pascal Plays a Classically Trained Cellist in Tony Gilroy’s Music Drama”.