Trending Now - Louis Paxton's 'the Incomer' to Premiere at Edinburgh Festival

WHO:

Variety - The film "The Incomer" stars Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, and Grant O’Rourke.

Deadline - The film is directed by Edinburgh-born filmmaker Louis Paxton.

WHAT:

Variety - "The Incomer" is a Scottish folk-comedy-drama focusing on the clash between isolated siblings and a government worker.

Deadline - The film will open the 2026 Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Deadline - Focus and Universal have acquired international rights to "The Incomer."

WHERE:

Variety - The film is set on a remote, windswept island in Scotland.

Deadline - The film will premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

WHEN:

Deadline - The 2026 Edinburgh International Film Festival will feature the opening of "The Incomer."

WHY:

Variety - The film explores themes of isolation and community through its narrative.

HOW:

Deadline - "The Incomer" debuted at the Sundance Film Festival before being picked up for international distribution.

(UPDATED May 8, 2026 13:22 UTC)

The upcoming film "The Incomer," directed by Edinburgh-born Louis Paxton and starring Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, and Grant O’Rourke, is set to premiere at the 2026 Edinburgh International Film Festival. This Scottish folk-comedy-drama, which explores the themes of isolation and community, takes place on a remote, windswept island and focuses on the clash between isolated siblings and a government worker. Following its debut at the Sundance Film Festival, Focus and Universal have acquired the international rights to "The Incomer."