Julia Roberts and Luca Guadagnino's Thriller 'After the Hunt' Sets October Release

Amazon MGM will debut the psychological drama in limited theaters on October 10, expanding nationwide on October 17, during the competitive fall awards season.

• The film stars Julia Roberts as a college professor confronting personal and professional challenges when a student accuses a colleague, played by Andrew Garfield, of misconduct.
• Ayo Edebiri, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Chloë Sevigny round out the ensemble cast, with Luca Guadagnino directing from a script by first-time screenwriter Nora Garrett.
• The movie will premiere in limited release on October 10 before expanding nationwide on October 17, competing with 'The Black Phone 2' and 'Good Fortune' at the box office.
• Guadagnino, known for films like 'Call Me by Your Name' and 'Bones and All,' reunites with Amazon MGM following the success of his 2024 film 'Challengers.'
• Produced by Imagine Entertainment, the film is positioned as a potential awards contender, with speculation it may debut at major fall film festivals like Venice.

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