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Andrew Garfield and Julia Roberts are set to deliver a powerful on-screen pairing in the upcoming psychological thriller After the Hunt, directed by Challengers filmmaker Luca Guadagnino. With a trailer released on July 16, the film immediately stirred conversation with its intense subject matter, sharp dialogue, and complex moral undertones. Set against the backdrop of a prestigious college campus, the film plunges into the murky waters of accusation, truth, and personal reckoning.
Garfield and Roberts portray college professors whose professional and personal lives begin to unravel following a scandalous accusation. Ayo Edebiri, best known for her breakout role in The Bear, plays Maggie, a star student who accuses Garfield’s character, Hank, of sexual misconduct. Julia Roberts plays the role of a colleague and fellow professor who is initially skeptical of Maggie’s claims. But as the situation escalates and public scrutiny mounts, her doubts grow more complicated—especially when a dark and long-buried secret from her own past threatens to resurface.
The trailer sets the tone for a gripping psychological showdown. In a scene that defines the generational tension at the heart of the film, Hank critiques Gen-Z for being overly cautious and hypersensitive, saying, “All your generation, you’re scared of saying the wrong thing.” Maggie sharply counters, “Maybe it’s around the same time your generation started making sweeping generalizations about ours?” The exchange is just one of many that hint at the film’s broader exploration of generational friction, institutional accountability, and the price of silence.
With Guadagnino at the helm and a screenplay by Nora Garrett, After the Hunt promises a mix of emotional depth and biting commentary. Garfield is poised to deliver another layered performance—this time as a man whose seemingly confident exterior hides something far more troubling. Roberts, too, steps into a morally complex role, navigating the dual tension of supporting her colleague and confronting her own past.
The supporting cast adds even more depth to the narrative. Michael Stuhlbarg and Chloë Sevigny are both set to appear, adding gravitas to a storyline that thrives on nuance and ambiguity. With its October 10, 2025 release date, After the Hunt is already being positioned as a major contender for awards season, thanks to its timely themes and powerhouse performances.