A first teaser trailer for Tony Gilroy's new project, titled BEHEMOTH!, has arrived, and it offers an early, cryptic glimpse of the filmmaker's return to the director's chair. Gilroy was the driving force behind Andor, the acclaimed Star Wars series, and for his comeback to movies he has brought on board another familiar face from that galaxy, Pedro Pascal, known for playing the title role in The Mandalorian. BEHEMOTH! marks Gilroy's first outing as writer-director since 2012's The Bourne Legacy, with Pascal now taking centre stage as the film's lead.
A Mysterious First Look
Details around BEHEMOTH! have been kept largely under wraps, though the teaser confirms it unfolds in the world of classical music, with Pascal playing a gifted cellist. The trailer's editing is notably sharp, cutting between Pascal's character, Alex, performing on stage and brief flashes of other scenes from the film, all set against a stirring string score, with the title treatment appearing intercut through the footage.
What The Story Is About
The official synopsis released alongside the teaser stays relatively bare-bones: a gifted cellist, Alex Serian (Pedro Pascal), returns home to Los Angeles after 20 years on the road. Music, which has been the constant, all-consuming river of his life, begins to carry Alex on an adventure that will change him forever.
A Remarkable Composer Line-up
Given the film's musical backbone, BEHEMOTH! has assembled an unusually large and impressive group of composers to contribute to its score: Michael Abels, Emily Bear, Lukas Frank, Michael Giacchino, James Newton Howard, Henry Jackman, Nami Melumad, Brandon Roberts and Alan Silvestri.
Supporting Cast And Release Timing
Alongside Pascal, BEHEMOTH! also stars Olivia Wilde, Will Arnett, Eva Victor, Hank Azaria, Matthew Lillard and more. A release date has not yet been confirmed, but early indications suggest the film is being positioned to land in the middle of awards season. Expectations are high that Gilroy can carry his Andor momentum into this new classical music-driven thriller.
