Rogue One: A Star Wars Story author and Andor creator Tony Gilroy is engaged on a brand new film for Searchlight Footage referred to as Behemoth! and is recruiting a superb solid. The one factor we all know in regards to the story is that it follows a cellist, whereas Pedro Pascal and David Harbour have been beforehand confirmed as leads. However now, one of many yr’s most promising breakout stars has additionally signed on.
Deadline confirms that Eva Victor, the author, director, and star of Sorry, Child, can also be now part of Behemoth’s solid. Sorry, Child is the highest-rated A24 film of 2025 and is Victor’s function directorial debut. There are at the moment no particulars obtainable about Victor’s character in Behemoth, which is being written and directed by Gilroy and is scheduled to start principal pictures later this month.
Regardless of its quiet launch and absence from awards season discussions, Sorry, Child achieved near-universal acclaim. Additionally starring Naomi Ackie, the understated movie follows Agnes’ (Victor) life after a traumatic occasion, thoughtfully exploring this idea. Victor additionally wrote and directed the comedy collection Eva vs. Nervousness and has carried out some below-the-radar film and TV roles.
Rachel Labonte summarized ScreenRant‘s overview for Sorry, Child by saying: “I can not wait to see what Eva Victor does subsequent after this breathtaking debut dramedy about therapeutic and friendship.” We seemingly now have proof that the business acknowledges Victor’s potential, as they’ve been launched to starring alongside among the largest names in Hollywood in a film from an immensely acclaimed writer-director.
Tony Gilroy’s greatest motion pictures embody Michael Clayton and The Bourne Id, however in recent times, he has gotten extra consideration for his contributions to the Star Wars franchise. Gilroy is coming off the Emmy-winning collection Andor, which is considered the very best Star Wars TV present, making Gilroy’s new film a extremely anticipated undertaking.
In the meantime, Pedro Pascal is arguably essentially the most sought-after star in Hollywood at this level, having simply wrapped up a summer season that noticed the back-to-back releases of Materialists, Eddington, and The Implausible 4: First Steps. David Harbour can also be an MCU star and is headed into the ultimate season of Stranger Issues. Alongside Victor, Behemoth has a formidable line-up of high-profile expertise.
Tony Gilroy can also be producing Behemoth alongside his brother John Gilroy (editor for Andor) and Sanne Wohlenberg, whereas Rayne Roberts and Cameron Chidsey are overseeing the manufacturing on behalf of Searchlight Footage. With two names hooked up to it that carry the intrigue of everybody eager to see what they do subsequent, the film will hopefully hit theaters someday subsequent yr.