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Dylan O’Brien just signed on for a provocative new erotic thriller called Bulls alongside his real-life couple co-stars Lewis Pullman and Kaia Gerber. The announcement broke on May 1, sending shockwaves through Hollywood. This film promises wild tension, psychological games, and taboo romance on a hedonistic island.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Film Title: Bulls, an erotic thriller directed by James Morosini
- Lead Cast: Dylan O’Brien as Danny, Lewis Pullman as Marco, Kaia Gerber as Ava
- Real-Life Romance: Pullman and Gerber are dating in real life, now playing married couple
- Production Timeline: Shooting begins before year’s end 2026 with QC Entertainment financing
Who Is Leading the Provocative Thriller?
Dylan O’Brien, fresh off his survival horror role in Send Help, takes the lead as Danny. The character spends 30 years apologizing for his existence. Desperate to transform himself, Danny escapes to a hedonistic island resort seeking redemption before his relationship collapses completely. Director Morosini crafted a character study about shame, desire, and the cost of reinvention in paradise.
Lewis Pullman from Thunderbolts plays Marco, the confident alpha-male husband. Kaia Gerber portrays Ava, his married wife who becomes Danny’s dark obsession. Their real-life romance adds authenticity to the couple’s on-screen chemistry and complicated dynamics throughout the film.
Dylan O’Brien cast in erotic thriller ‘Bulls’ with Lewis Pullman, Kaia Gerber
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A Love Triangle Born on Paradise Island
The plot descends into chaos when Danny’s hookup with Ava puts him directly in collision with Marco. What starts as a desperate escape becomes a dangerous game. Danny spirals deeper into Ava’s intoxicating world of sex, power, and psychological mind games. Getting caught by Marco isn’t the ending. It’s just the beginning of true peril and twisted consequences.
| Detail | Information |
| Director | James Morosini (I Love My Dad) |
| Production Companies | QC Entertainment, Roth/Kirschenbaum Films |
| Shooting Start | Before end of 2026 |
| Sales Agent | Manifest Pictures (international), CAA, WME (domestic) |
“I wrote Bulls because it’s the type of film I would cancel my plans to go see in cinemas. It’s mischievous, twisty, turn-y, and most of all it’s sexy.”
— James Morosini, Writer/Director
Industry Veterans Back Bold Creative Vision
QC Entertainment, the producers behind the breakout hit Get Out, are financing the project. Roth/Kirschenbaum Films, who made Anyone But You a box office phenomenon for Sony Pictures, are also producing. Manifest Pictures announced the project ahead of the Cannes market later this month, generating immediate buzz from international distributors.
The creative team promises something elevated yet crowd-pleasing. Comparisons to recent hits like Saltburn, The White Lotus, and Wuthering Heights suggest audiences should expect transgressive storytelling with mainstream appeal. Morosini’s previous work on I Love My Dad won at SXSW, proving his talent for provocative narratives.
Will This Real-Life Couple Create Authentic Chemistry on Screen?
Lewis Pullman and Kaia Gerber began dating in January 2025, according to recent reports. Now they’re playing a married couple in crisis, adding layers of complexity to their performance. Gerber, the 24-year-old supermodel and daughter of Cindy Crawford, makes her dramatic film debut in a major role. Pullman, 33, brings his intense presence from MCU projects and serious indie films to an unexpected erotic thriller.
The pairing raises fascinating questions about on-screen authenticity when real couples portray fictional relationships on film. Can genuine affection translate through scenes of jealousy, desire, and betrayal? Director Morosini clearly believes their real-life connection will elevate the material.
