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David Harbour Exits Tony Gilroy’s ‘Behemoth!’ as Searchlight Recasts Role

Studio confirmation follows reports that the actor stepped back to rest after the Stranger Things finale rollout.

Overview

  • Searchlight confirmed Harbour has stepped back from Behemoth! and said the role has been recast, with the replacement not yet disclosed.
  • Multiple insiders told Variety the decision came after he was overwhelmed by the final-season rollout and press scrutiny surrounding Stranger Things.
  • Harbour has not publicly commented on the move, and representatives did not respond to requests for comment.
  • Behemoth! is written and directed by Tony Gilroy for Searchlight and is described as a story about a musician returning to Los Angeles; Pedro Pascal and Olivia Wilde are attached.
  • The development was first flagged by gossip account Deuxmoi, and trade coverage notes Harbour has previously discussed his mental health and still has other projects listed on industry trackers.