With a solid list of films under his belt, directorLuca Guadagnino’sforthcoming project,After the Hunt, is likely to be another impressive piece of work. With a screenplay by first-time writer Nora Garrett, the film aims to explore the divisions between people that often lead to extreme points of view. As such, it promises to be a movie that’s emblematic of the current time.
Given it’s not a movie about love or sexuality, the thriller will be a bit different from Guadagnino’s recent films. It will instead tackle issues surrounding concepts of consent, particularly between people of different generations within the world of academia. However, specific details ofAfter the Huntare relatively hard to come by. Nonetheless, its stellar cast indicates the film is all but guaranteed to be a must-watch once it arrives in theaters, whenever that may be.
Accompanying Guadagnino’s direction and Garrett’s script are likely to be some award-winning musical compositions.Fresh off their Golden Globe winfor Best Original Score forChallengers, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross have once again composed the music for Guadagnino’s film. Having previously won Academy Awards for their work onThe Social NetworkandSoul, with Reznor and Ross attached toAfter the Hunt, the movie is certainly destined to capture its own award nominations once the time comes.
What Is ‘After the Hunt’ About?
There’s currently no trailer forAfter the Hunt, and the details surrounding the film are generally few and far between. It would appear that those attached to the project are keeping it close to their chest until the time is right. What potential viewers do know is that the film takes placewithin the world of academia. Alma Olsson is a college professor who finds herself at a crossroads, both personally and professionally.After a severe accusation is leveled against one of her colleagues, whose identity is not yet known, she faces a crisis.
To make matters worse, Alma’s star pupil, another identity that remains under wraps, is responsible for making the accusation.With a dark secret from her own past now on the verge of coming to light, Alma enters new territory. Sure to be a surprising movie in many ways,After the Hunt’sloaded themes and heavy subject matter promise toevoke thought-provoking ideasamong the audience. When viewers consider the film’s cast, its release date can’t come soon enough.
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‘After the Hunt’ Has a Stacked Cast
Without a doubt,After the Hunthas a stacked cast, which should excite anyone who loves movies.At the helm of it all isJulia Roberts, who stars as Alma Olsson, the professor at the core of the film’s narrative.Ayo EdebiriandAndrew Garfieldwill take on the roles of Maggie Price and Henrik Gibson. However, despite the credits, details of how their characters fit into the story are not yet known.Michael Stuhlbargwill play Frederik Olsson, whileChloë Sevignywill play someone named Kim. Unfortunately, the extent of their roles has yet to be fully disclosed as well. Rounding out the cast isLio Mehiel, Ariyan Kassam, Will Price, Thaddea Graham, Christine Dye, and Burgess Byrd.
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What Else Has Luca Guadagnino Directed?
Most recently,Luca Guadagnino directedChallengersandQueer, both of which managed to snag some Golden Globe nominations at this year’s ceremony. However,Challengerswas the only one nominated for Best Picture. That being said, each is likely in the running for upcoming Academy Award nominations, which is familiar territory for the unique director. Guadagnino directed 2017’sCall Me by Your Name, a film nominated for Best Picture at the 90th Academy Awards.
Guadagnino was also at the helm of many critically acclaimed films, includingI Am Love,A Bigger Splash, andBones and All. As is the case with other directors, he has continued to work with many of the same actors, such as Tilda Swinton, Timothée Chalamet, Dakota Johnson, and Michael Stuhlbarg. However,After the Huntmarks the first time the director will be working with Julia Roberts, which should prove to be an excellent pairing.
Luca Guadagnino Feature Films:
Release Year
Film Title
The Protagonists
Melissa P.
A Bigger Splash
Call Me by Your Name
Bones and All
Challengers
After the Hunt
When Will ‘After the Hunt’ Be Released?
As it currently stands, there is no release date forAfter the Hunt. Unfortunately, there’s not even a hint whether it will arrive in theaters sometime later this year or in 2026. That being said, the movie wrapped filming in August 2024 and is currently in post-production, soit’s very likely eager viewers will see a 2025 release date announced relatively soon.
