Luca Guadagnino's Latest Sees Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri, Andrew Garfield Star in Tense 'After the Hunt' Official Trailer
Diving into a web of allegations and past secrets.
Summary
- Trailer for After the Hunt reveals a college professor (Julia Roberts) caught in student’s accusation against a colleague
- Features Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri, and Andrew Garfield in a psychological drama with past secrets
- The film explores societal divisions and uncomfortable truths within an elite academic setting
Amazon MGM Studios has released the official trailer for After the Hunt, a gripping psychological drama from acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino (known for Challengers and Call Me By Your Name). The film, starring a formidable trio of Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri and Andrew Garfield, promises a timely and provocative exploration of societal divisions, academia, and the complexities of consent.
The trailer immediately draws viewers into a seemingly cozy academic world, where Julia Roberts plays a college professor, Alma Olsson, who finds herself at a critical crossroads. Her star student, Maggie Price (Ayo Edebiri), levels a serious accusation against a respected colleague and friend, Hank Gibson (Andrew Garfield). The footage reveals the escalating tension as Hank vehemently denies the allegation, claiming it’s retaliation for him catching Maggie in a plagiarism incident. As the drama unfolds, Roberts’ character is caught in a difficult position, forced to navigate the escalating conflict between her protégé and her peer. The film’s official synopsis highlights her personal and professional dilemma, revealing that a dark secret from her own past threatens to come to light amidst the scandal. This layer of concealed history adds profound depth to the psychological thriller, suggesting that Alma’s own experiences will shape her response to the present-day accusations.
The trailer also teases a complex dynamic, hinting at either a strong mentorship bond or even an underlying obsession from Edebiri’s character towards Roberts’. The tagline, “Not everything is supposed to make you comfortable,” directly signals the film’s intent to provoke thought and discussion around loaded themes of power, privilege, and the generational divide within elite academic circles.”
Guadagnino, who has called After the Hunt the “best performance” of Roberts’ career, reunites with frequent collaborators Michael Stuhlbarg and Chloë Sevigny, who are also part of the cast. The haunting score, composed by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross (known for their work on Challengers), further intensifies the film’s atmosphere. Written by Nora Garrett, After the Hunt is positioned as a powerful and articulate commentary on contemporary society, promising a film built to be seen and discussed collectively.
The film is for a limited theatrical release in New York and Los Angeles on October 10, 2025, followed by a wider nationwide release on October 17, 2025.
