Searchlight teaser for Tony Gilroy's Behemoth starring Pascal

Searchlight Pictures has released the first teaser trailer for "Behemoth," an upcoming drama marking acclaimed writer-director Tony Gilroy's return to feature filmmaking. The film, which stars Pedro Pascal as a prodigal cellist returning to Los Angeles, debuted its first look online on July 14, 2026.

Pedro Pascal leads the film as Alex Serian, a gifted, classically trained cellist and former child prodigy who returns to his hometown after roughly two decades traveling the world as a musician for hire. His homecoming to work on Hollywood film scores forces him to reconnect with his family and past, triggering a personal journey centered on music, identity, and legacy. The teaser trailer hints at the emotional and dramatic tensions that unfold as Alex navigates these renewed relationships.

The supporting cast includes Hank Azaria as Alex's father, Will Arnett as his brother, Olivia Wilde as an ex-girlfriend named Carol, and Eva Victor as a fellow cellist and love interest named Nadia. Additional cast members are Matthew Lillard, Margarita Levieva, JoBeth Williams, and Alexa Swinton. Will Arnett joined the production after David Harbour, originally cast in the role, departed the...