Overview
- The new trailer arrives ahead of the U.S. rollout, with select theaters on February 6 and a nationwide expansion on February 20.
- Pillion follows Colin, a timid young man, as he enters a dominant–submissive relationship with biker Ray that challenges his sense of desire and limits.
- Writer-director Harry Lighton makes his feature debut with an adaptation of Adam Mars-Jones’ novel Box Hill.
- The film’s festival run included Cannes’ Un Certain Regard Best Screenplay and nominations for the Caméra d'Or and Queer Palm, plus a BIFA win and a DGA first-time feature nomination.
- Press coverage highlights frank sexual depictions calibrated to character and story, with Alexander Skarsgård noting they shot material more graphic than what is shown publicly.