Pillion, a 'kinky' gay biker romance, features Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling in lead roles, premiering at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. The film follows Colin, a timid wallflower, and Ray, the charismatic leader of a biker club. As Colin becomes Ray's submissive, he is introduced to a vibrant queer community, questioning the nature of his identity and desires along the way. Directed by Harry Lighton, Pillion is based on Adam Mars-Jones' 2019 novel Box Hill and highlights new cinematic trends through a daring narrative.
The film's synopsis reveals Colin, played by Melling, being taken on by Ray (Skarsgård), the leader of a biker club, as his submissive.
Element Pictures celebrates the film's selection for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, highlighting its focus on new trends in cinema.
A24 will distribute Pillion, which is based on Adam Mars-Jones' novel Box Hill and explores themes of submission and personal discovery.
Director Harry Lighton's ambition and talent are praised, with an emphasis on his ability to portray complexity in everyday life.
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