Hear up, The Bear followers. Ever since Ayo Edebiri stepped into the kitchen and have become a standout within the ensemble of TV’s most superbly tense present, we’ve been ready for her to take centre stage. From Bottoms, to Theater Camp, to Inside Out 2, she’s since proved herself as a comedy grasp – however in Opus, Edebiri lastly takes the lead. The A24 thriller marks the writer-directorial characteristic debut of Mark Anthony Inexperienced, unspooling a thriller round a reclusive legendary pop star, who proclaims his return to a lot pleasure. However when Edebiri’s journalist is invited to his non-public compound, it appears there’s greater than meets the attention about her hero. Try the trailer:
Given A24’s observe report for placing out daring, unique movies, hopes for Opus are excessive – and that is an intriguing first trailer, promising a thriller (maybe almost-horror) in an analogous vein to Get Out and Blink Twice. Go away the story, Ayo! That’s a full-blown cult! Get the hell out of there! Past Edebiri’s journalist, the movie stars John Malkovich as secretive music star Moretti, with a supporting forged additionally together with Juliette Lewis, The White Lotus’ Murray Bartlett, and Prey’s Amber Midthunder. Much more intriguing, the movie will characteristic new music from Stylish’s Nile Rodgers – our wager can be that he’s penned the Moretti songs. Although, that culty compound is giving off extra off a ‘Paisley Park if it was sinister’ vibe.
Opus is coming to US cinemas on 14 March. Since A24 movies usually are delayed in hitting UK screens, it’s unclear precisely when Opus will probably be accessible on this aspect of the pond. Right here’s hoping it’s sufficient of a cult hit to demand a speedy launch on these shores.
