Pedro Pascal joins Behemoth after Oscar Isaac departure
Director Tony Gilroy says a lunch meeting with Pascal helped save the film after Isaac exited the project.
At a glance
- Pedro Pascal cast in "Behemoth!" after Oscar Isaac left the project
- Director Tony Gilroy credits a lunch meeting with Pascal for the casting
- Isaac's departure attributed to scheduling conflicts by Gilroy
Director and writer Tony Gilroy has cast Pedro Pascal in the film "Behemoth!" following Oscar Isaac's departure from the project. Gilroy said he had prepared remarks for a lunch meeting with Pascal, which he credits with helping to secure the actor for the role.
Gilroy described Isaac's exit as resulting from scheduling conflicts. The director had previously delayed the film's start date.
Why it matters
The casting change comes as the film moves forward after production delays.
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