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Film at Lincoln Center has picked Tony Gilroy’s Behemoth! as the centerpiece film for the 64th New York Film Festival. The selection promises a high-profile world premiere at Alice Tully Hall, where director Tony Gilroy and lead actor Pedro Pascal will appear. NYFF64 runs late September into October and will spotlight this much-anticipated title.
Premiere plans: when and where to see Behemoth!
The world debut of Behemoth! is set for Friday, Oct. 2 at Alice Tully Hall. The festival itself runs from Sept. 25 through Oct. 12. Film at Lincoln Center presents the program in partnership with Rolex. Attendees should expect in-person appearances from key creative figures.
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Inside the story: Pedro Pascal’s character and the film’s arc
Pedro Pascal plays Alex, a cellist trying to rebuild after personal and professional collapse. Once hailed as a child prodigy, he walked away from a Chicago orchestra. Alex returns to Los Angeles to make film scores and confront family obligations.
Plot beats to watch for
- Alex wrestles with a troubled past and creative reinvention.
- Romantic fallout with an unstable former partner drives part of the narrative.
- Los Angeles becomes a backdrop for music industry pressures and family drama.
Notable cast and crew members
The film collects a varied supporting ensemble that enriches its musical and emotional world. Among the performers are familiar faces and rising talents.
- Pedro Pascal — leads as Alex.
- Olivia Wilde — plays the ex who catalyzes Alex’s upheaval.
- Eva Victor, Alexa Swinton, Kaya Ralls, Erik Griffin
- JoBeth Williams, Margarita Levieva, Hank Azaria, Will Arnett
Behemoth! is being released by Searchlight Pictures.
Tony Gilroy’s return to features and his creative pedigree
Tony Gilroy wrote and directed this film after a career split between cinema and television. His past work includes the Oscar-winning legal thriller Michael Clayton and the Emmy-winning series Andor. He also contributed to the Bourne franchise and co-wrote Rogue One.
What Gilroy says about NYFF and the premiere
Gilroy described the festival as a formative part of his film life. He recalled early screenings that shaped him and called the Centerpiece invitation a long-held dream. He said premiering in that hall feels thrilling and deeply meaningful.
Festival reaction and expectations
Dennis Lim, artistic director of NYFF, praised Behemoth! for its craft and musical imagination. He emphasized the strength of the ensemble and singled out Pascal’s performance as especially remarkable. Lim called Pascal’s turn “a tour de force,” and one of the year’s standout movie performances.
With buzz around both the film’s score-driven story and its strong cast, the Centerpiece slot positions Behemoth! as a major festival moment this fall.
