Opus Trailer: Ayo Edebiri Investigates A Legendary Pop Star’s Cult In A24 Thriller

Listen up, The Bear fans. Ever since Ayo Edebiri stepped into the kitchen and became a standout in the ensemble of TV’s most beautifully stressful show, we’ve been waiting for her to take centre stage. From Bottoms, to Theater Camp, to Inside Out 2, she’s since proved herself as a comedy master – but in Opus, Edebiri finally takes the lead. The A24 thriller marks the writer-directorial feature debut of Mark Anthony Green, unspooling a mystery around a reclusive legendary pop star, who announces his return to much excitement. But when Edebiri’s journalist is invited to his private compound, it seems there’s more than meets the eye about her hero. Check out the trailer:

Given A24’s track record for putting out bold, original films, hopes for Opus are high – and this is an intriguing first trailer, promising a thriller (perhaps almost-horror) in a similar vein to Get Out and Blink Twice. Leave the story, Ayo! That’s a full-blown cult! Get the hell out of there! Beyond Edebiri’s journalist, the film stars John Malkovich as secretive music star Moretti, with a supporting cast also including Juliette Lewis, The White Lotus’ Murray Bartlett, and Prey’s Amber Midthunder. Even more intriguing, the film will feature new music from Chic’s Nile Rodgers – our bet would be that he’s penned the Moretti songs. Though, that culty compound is giving off more off a ‘Paisley Park if it was sinister’ vibe.

Opus is coming to US cinemas on 14 March. Since A24 films often are delayed in hitting UK screens, it’s unclear exactly when Opus will be available on this side of the pond. Here’s hoping it’s enough of a cult hit to demand a speedy release on these shores.