Tony Gilroy almost scrapped Behemoth! after losing Oscar Isaac to Frankenstein commitments

News Briefvia The A.V. ClubNovember 1, 2026

Behemoth! writer-director Tony Gilroy says the movie probably wouldn’t have been made without Pedro Pascal stepping up. In a new interview with Variety, Gilroy recalled Oscar Isaac, originally attached to play the talented cellist at the center of the film, dropping out because of scheduling conflicts with Frankenstein and awards season.

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