The New York Film Festival (NYFF) announces the world premiere of Tony Gilroy’s Behemoth! as the Centerpiece selection for the 64th edition. The film stars Pedro Pascal as Alex, a cellist navigating the aftermath of a fractured life in a drama backed by Searchlight Pictures. Reports describe Alex as a former child prodigy living under the shadow of a prominent musical legacy.
Multiple outlets also identify key cast members beyond Pascal. Olivia Wilde and Eva Victor are reported to co-star. The film’s world premiere is scheduled to take place at Film at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall on Friday, Oct. 2. Tony Gilroy and Pascal are expected to attend, along with additional cast members, according to the festival’s presentation.
Across the coverage, Behemoth! is presented as Gilroy’s latest drama featuring Pascal in the lead role, with NYFF positioning it as a marquee event for the festival’s milestone 64th year.
