Across the board, the cast ofThe Bearhave numerous notable titles in their careers.Star Jeremy Allen Whitewas no stranger to the small screen even before the Hulu series, having previously played Lip Gallagher onShameless. Since debuting as Carmy, he has appeared in films such asThe Iron Claw.
Another notableBearactor is Ayo Edebiri. Getting her start in stand-up comedy and writing, Edebiri has contributed her talents in multiple ways throughout her career. In 2023,she starred in the raunchy teen comedyBottoms.While the movie made just $12.9 million worldwide, the film was well-reviewed and gained a significant following.
Last year, Edebiri was a voice actor inInside Out 2. The film was well-received by critics andbecame the highest-grossing movie in Edebiri’s career by a long shot. It made just under $1.7 billion worldwide, becoming one of the highest-grossing animated films of all time.
Not all of Edebiri’s work outsideThe Bearhas been nearly this successful. In fact, she had one flop just earlier this year. Despite the movie’s lackluster box office, however,the film is currently doing well on streaming.
Opus Is A Streaming Hit
It Was A Box Office Bomb
Opusis now doing well on the streaming charts. Released in March, the movie is apsychological drama from A24. It follows the story of a writer (Edebiri) who travels to meet a reclusive pop icon (John Malkovich) at his compound, but in the process discovers the star has darker plans for the gathering.
Opuswas made on a modest $10 million budget, but did not even come close to making that back at the box office.The film made just $2.1 million worldwide,representing a huge flop for Edebiri and for A24. It did not help that the distributor followed this up withDeath of a Unicorn, which also had lukewarm results.
As perFlixPatrol,Opusis now doing well on the streaming charts.The film is the no. 2 title on HBO Max’s Top 10 moviesin the United States today, July 14. It comes in behind only Ryan Coogler’s sensationalSinners.
What This Means For Opus
The Movie Can Get A Second Chance
This success comes just a few days afterOpuswas released to Max on July 11. This means thatviewers have been quick to watch the A24 filmnow that it’s on streaming. In the coming days, it could maintain this position as it grows on the platform.
This streaming success will giveOpusa chance to redeem itself.Themovie prompted a mixed response from fans before, scoring a 60% Popcornmeter on Rotten Tomatoes. With some more time and streaming availability, however, the film could develop a following that it was not able to in theaters, and it looks like that process is already beginning.
Opus
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Opus is a psychological thriller film where a young writer is drawn into the secluded world of a legendary pop star who vanished decades ago. As she navigates a landscape filled with devoted followers and intrigued journalists, she uncovers the depths of the star’s enigmatic agenda.
