"Trailer for 'After the Hunt': Julia Roberts delves into a tangled web of accusations in Luca Guadagnino's drama centered around #MeToo scandals, alongside Andrew Garfield and Ayo Edebiri"
The upcoming psychological drama "After the Hunt" promises a gripping exploration of power dynamics, consent, and societal division within academia, set to premiere in theaters in New York and Los Angeles on October 10, with a wider release on October 17.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, known for his work with Guadagnino regulars such as Michael Stuhlbarg and Chloe Sevigny, "After the Hunt" stars Julia Roberts as Alma Olsson, a college professor who finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads.
At the heart of the story is Alma's student and protégé, Maggie Price, played by breakout star Ayo Edebiri from the show "The Bear." In a dramatic escalation of accusations, Maggie accuses Alma's close friend and colleague Henrik "Hank" Gibson, portrayed by Andrew Garfield, of assault. This allegation triggers a tense atmosphere on the college campus and forces Alma to confront a dark secret from her own past that threatens to come to light.
The film delves into the complex relationships between younger and older people in academia, with themes revolving around the repercussions of accusations in a college setting. Alma must navigate the ensuing scandal while dealing with doubts and tensions from her peers and her own internal conflicts.
"After the Hunt" is produced by Luca Guadagnino, Brian Grazer, Jeb Brody, and Allan Mandelbaum, and also features a stellar cast including Andrew Garfield, Ayo Edebiri, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Chloe Sevigny. The script was written by Nora Garrett, who is known for her work on "After the Hunt."
In the trailer, Maggie expresses her frustration about the situation, stating, "It's just like, amazing to me that a young Black woman can get assaulted and all these white people find a way to make it about themselves." She later reveals to Roberts' character that she has been sexually assaulted by Hank.
The trailer also suggests a developing obsession between Hank and Maggie towards Roberts' character, as well as a dialogue between the two characters regarding the fear of offending others. Hank denies Maggie's accusations and instead accuses her of cheating in class.
"After the Hunt" is described as one of Guadagnino's rare works not about sexuality or love but instead focused on timely social issues, with Roberts delivering one of her best performances to date. The film promises to be a provocative and thought-provoking psychological drama, revealing the complexity of trust, truth, and secrets within an academic community.
[1] "After the Hunt" is an upcoming psychological drama directed by Luca Guadagnino, starring Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, and Ayo Edebiri. [2] The film explores the dynamics between younger and older people in academia, with themes around consent, societal division, and the repercussions of accusations in a college setting. [3] Alma Olsson, played by Julia Roberts, must navigate a scandal involving Maggie Price's claim against Henrik "Hank" Gibson, portrayed by Andrew Garfield. [4] The film is described as one of Guadagnino's rare works not about sexuality or love but instead focused on timely social issues, with Roberts delivering one of her best performances to date. [5] The release date for the theatrical premiere of "After the Hunt" has been confirmed as October 10, with a wider release on October 17. [6] A trailer for "After the Hunt" is available for viewing.
[1] This upcoming 'movie-and-tv' production, "After the Hunt", is a psychological drama that delves into the world of academia, promising a gripping exploration of power dynamics, consent, and societal division. [2] The film features a star-studded cast including Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, and Ayo Edebiri, and is a testament to the entertainment industry's ongoing engagement with timely and relevant 'celebrity' driven social issues.
