Behemoth to Close Newport Beach Film Festival — SkimNews
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- "Behemoth!" has been selected as the closing night film of the 27th annual Newport Beach Film Festival
- The closing night screening is set for October 22
- Tony Gilroy, the film's writer and director, is set to attend the screening
- Pedro Pascal stars in the film as gifted cellist Alex Serian, who returns home to Los Angeles after 20 years of performing and embarks on a life-changing adventure
- Newport Beach Film Festival marks the film's latest festival placement following its selection as the closer
Why it matters: The closing night slot gives "Behemoth!" a prestige festival platform with Pedro Pascal as a marketable lead, while Tony Gilroy's in-person appearance provides a press moment for the title. Festival closers typically generate reviews and awards-season visibility that can shape a film's release trajectory, though the source does not state any release plans.
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