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

Writer and director Alex Russell has been part of major shows like “Dave” and “The Bear,” but “Lurker” marks his feature directorial debut. “It was already such a privilege to show ...

The film, set in the gritty world of Los Angeles' music scene, showcases Madekwe's dynamic portrayal of a young musician navigating fame and personal challenges.

Using the lens of fame, L.A.-based writer/director Alex Russell explores why the need to belong brings out the worst behavior in some men in his debut feature film “Lurker.” Life for Matthew ...

Alex Russell is already an Emmy-winning writer and producer, but with “Lurker,” he steps into the director’s chair — and he got some advice from Baz Luhrmann before he did it. The film ...

Sundance project: Madekwe stars as a pop musician in “Lurker,” the feature directorial debut for “The Bear” and “Beef” writer Alex Russell. More from WWD Russell Tovey Dives Into Undercover Drama ...

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.