Pedro Pascal Stars in Tony Gilroy's Film 'Behemoth!' Premiering at New York Film Festival
Pedro Pascal leads the cast of Tony Gilroy's directorial return, 'Behemoth!', which debuted at the New York Film Festival and is slated for a December release.
Tony Gilroy's first feature film since 2012, "Behemoth!", opened the New York Film Festival on Friday night at Alice Tully Hall. The drama follows Alex Serian, a former child prodigy from a family of Los Angeles studio musicians who returns home after two decades on tour to record film scores. Pascal portrays Serian, delivering a performance that relies heavily on facial expression and subtle physical cues.
The narrative is structured around flashbacks triggered by the music Serian plays, with each cue evoking memories of his past. Gilroy enlisted nine composers—including Michael Abels, Emily Bear, Michael Giacchino, James Newton Howard, Henry Jackman, Nami Melumad, Brandon Roberts and Alan Silvestri—to create distinct fictional scores within the film, highlighting the story's focus on the Los Angeles scoring community.
Industry observers note that the film's emphasis on music may present challenges for Oscar eligibility, as Academy rules allow up to three composers to receive individual nominations for original score, while "Behemoth!" features a larger collaborative team.
The film premiered during Hispanic Heritage Month, prompting discussion about Latino representation in the Best Actor category. Pedro Pascal would become the seventh Latino man to receive a nomination if his performance is recognized, joining a small historical group that includes José Ferrer, Anthony Quinn, Edward James Olmos, Demián Bichir, Colman Domingo and Wagner Moura.
"Behemoth!" is scheduled to open in theaters on December 4.