Pedro Pascal's 'Behemoth' Fails to Hit the Right Notes
WHO:
Deadline - Pedro Pascal praised Tony Gilroy for creating an "intimate" drama, stating, "I thought you were gonna be kinda mean" before they worked together.
NY Post - The film "Behemoth!" under-utilizes the talents of Olivia Wilde and Eva Victor.
Coming Soon - Pedro Pascal is the lead actor in "Behemoth."
Variety - Tony Gilroy is the creator of "Behemoth" and is known for his work on "Andor."
WHAT:
Variety - "Behemoth!" premiered at the New York Film Festival on a Friday.
Variety - "Behemoth!" is set to be released in theaters on Dec. 4.
Variety - The film premiered at the New York Film Festival.
Variety - The screening took place at Lincoln Center’s Tully Hall.
NY Post - "Behemoth!" is described as a love letter to film score musicians, delivering on music but failing to adequately represent its female characters.
Coming Soon - "Behemoth" is described as a drama about a cellist navigating personal and professional complications.
Variety - The film is characterized as a classical-musician movie, a midlife-crisis movie, and a romantic mystery.
WHERE:
Variety - The film was showcased at Lincoln Center’s Tully Hall.
WHY:
Deadline - Pascal described the film as a "complex Jason Bourne-like puzzle," highlighting its intricate storytelling.
Coming Soon - The potential for "Behemoth" was based on the combination of Pedro Pascal's acting and Tony Gilroy's storytelling skills.
HOW:
Variety - Tony Gilroy employed nine composers to score "Behemoth!"
Variety - The film features Tony Gilroy experimenting with movie form.
(UPDATED October 4, 2026 00:41 UTC)
Pedro Pascal recently praised Tony Gilroy for crafting an "intimate" drama, expressing surprise at how collaborative their experience turned out to be. The film "Behemoth!" made its debut at the New York Film Festival, showcased at Lincoln Center’s Tully Hall. Pascal described the movie as a "complex Jason Bourne-like puzzle," emphasizing its intricate storytelling.
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(UPDATED October 3, 2026 19:49 UTC)
The highly anticipated film "Behemoth!" is set to hit theaters on December 4. It premiered recently at the New York Film Festival, with the screening taking place at Lincoln Center’s Tully Hall. Notably, director Tony Gilroy brought together nine composers to create the film's score.
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(UPDATED October 3, 2026 17:19 UTC)
The film "Behemoth!" has been criticized for under-utilizing the talents of Olivia Wilde and Eva Victor. While it is described as a love letter to film score musicians, it reportedly falls short in adequately representing its female characters. Critics note that although the music is impressive, the film does not fully capitalize on the potential of its cast.
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(UPDATED October 3, 2026 16:30 UTC)
Pedro Pascal will star in the upcoming film "Behemoth," which is a drama centered on a cellist dealing with both personal and professional challenges. Created by Tony Gilroy, known for his work on "Andor," the film blends elements of a classical musician's journey, a midlife crisis, and a romantic mystery. With Gilroy experimenting with movie form, the combination of Pascal's acting and Gilroy's storytelling skills has generated significant anticipation for this project.