Veteran actor David Harbour has exited the highly anticipated Tony Gilroy drama Behemoth!, currently in production for Searchlight Pictures. Harbour was slated to appear alongside a strong ensemble including Pedro Pascal, Olivia Wilde, Matthew Lillard, Eva Victor, and others, but a Searchlight representative confirmed he is no longer part of the film and that his role has already been recast, with no replacement publicly named yet.
Industry observers say Harbour’s decision follows the conclusion of his work on the final season of Stranger Things, which drew heightened press attention and public scrutiny. Sources suggest the actor felt overwhelmed by the press cycle and opted to take a pause before moving into another high‑profile project. While the specifics of his departure haven’t been detailed by Harbour personally, this move comes amid a period of intense personal and professional focus on the actor.
Behemoth! has been described as a deeply personal, character‑driven drama about a musician returning home to Los Angeles. The film reunites Gilroy with a talented cast and pushes into intimate storytelling following his larger‑scale work in television and franchise cinema. Principal photography began in late 2025, with Harbour initially announced as part of the cast in the fall.
As production continues, fans and industry insiders will be watching for news on who will take over Harbour’s former role and how this change might influence the film’s trajectory. Behemoth! remains one of the more anticipated original projects in Searchlight’s upcoming slate.