Newport Beach Film Festival to Close with 'Behemoth!' Starring Pedro Pascal
Tony Gilroy's new film will screen on Oct. 22 with the writer-director in attendance at the 27th annual festival.
Shortfundly Desk · Newport Beach, California ·
The 27th Newport Beach Film Festival has announced its closing night selection: "Behemoth!" starring Pedro Pascal as a gifted cellist who returns to Los Angeles after two decades on tour. Writer and director Tony Gilroy will attend the Oct. 22 screening.
Pascal plays Alex Serian, a musician whose homecoming sparks a life-changing adventure. The casting marks a notable departure for the actor, known primarily for action and fantasy roles in series like "The Mandalorian" and "The Last of Us."
The festival runs through Oct. 22 in Newport Beach, California. Gilroy, whose credits include the "Bourne" franchise and "Andor," will participate in a post-screening conversation.
This brief draws on reporting from Variety.
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