Archie Madekwe and Théodore Pellerin star in the tense drama that sold in a competitive situation for mid-seven-figures.

"The Substance" distributor MUBI has acquired Sundance favorite "Lurker" from writer/director Alex Russell for a theatrical release.

The film marks an impressive debut from writer-director Russell, who cut his teeth on the Emmy-winning Netflix series “Beef.” ...

Sundance: Early buzz is high on the "Beef" and "The Bear" writer and supervising producer's feature debut, set in the ...

Alex Russell's debut feature "Lurker" stars Théodore Pellerin and Archie Madekwe and chronicles a hanger-on's relationship ...

Sundance project: Pellerin leads “Lurker,” the feature directorial debut for “The Bear” and “Beef” writer Alex Russell, as a ...

A young man in Los Angeles ingratiates himself with a famous musician in Alex Russell’s smart and stylish 'Lurker.' ...

Sundance project: Madekwe stars as a pop musician in “Lurker,” the feature directorial debut for “The Bear” and “Beef” writer Alex Russell. “Today, I understand the beauty,” says ...

But he’s intuitive enough to pass their test. Russell is adept at authenticating the dynamic in this core group, who make a joke of their suspicion toward newcomers. Their responsibilities are ...

Théodore Pellerin plays a parasocial obsessive who craves proximity to fame in writer/director Alex Russell’s impressive, uneasy debut feature “Lurker,” premiering at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.