Introduction to the Thriller
Julia Roberts plays the role of College Professor Alma Olsson in the upcoming psychological thriller, After the Hunt, directed by Luca Guadagnino for Amazon MGM Studios. The official trailer reveals that Olsson is forced to confront her own dark past, which threatens to be exposed.
The Plot Unfolds
In the preview, Maggie Price, played by Ayo Edebiri, is a star student of Roberts’ professor who accuses a colleague, Henrik Gibson (Andrew Garfield), of crossing a boundary. The situation escalates, with Gibson accusing Price of plagiarism. However, it becomes clear that there is more to the story, and Olsson’s own past is intertwined with the events unfolding.
A Web of Secrets
As the trailer progresses, it becomes apparent that Olsson’s past is marked by secrets and lies. Gibson confronts Olsson, saying, "You know the truth, and you won’t say it because it makes you look bad." The tension builds, and Edebiri’s character tells Roberts, "I no longer feel comfortable having this conversation with you." Roberts responds with a phrase that becomes a slogan for the film: "Not everything should feel comfortable."
The Cast and Crew
The film boasts a talented cast, including Michael Stuhlbarg and Chloë Sevigny, in addition to Roberts, Edebiri, and Garfield. The script was written by Nora Garrett, and the film was produced by Guadagnino, Brian Grazer, Jeb Brody, and Allan Mandelbaum, with Karen Lunder, Justin Wilkes, Alice Dawson, and Garrett serving as executive producers.
The Director’s Previous Work
After the Hunt marks Guadagnino’s reunion with Amazon MGM Studios, which released his film Challenger last year. Guadagnino’s previous works include Call Me by Your Name (2017), Suspiria (2018), Bones and All (2022), and Stranger (2024). The film is set to be a thrilling addition to Guadagnino’s repertoire, and the official trailer has already generated significant buzz.
