Rihanna and Calvin Harris’ chart-topping banger “We Found Love” claims romance exists even in the darkest of times. But the question Adrian Chiarella, writer and director of NEON‘s forthcoming feature Leviticus, explores is, can you hold onto it after escaping darkness’ void?
In the film, Chiarella’s visual story blends elements of sci-fi, horror, and romance as leading men Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen fight against an entity more powerful than love.
Leviticus‘ cinematographer and director of photography is Tyson Perkins. The composer for Leviticus is Jed Kurzel. The editor of Leviticus is Nick Fenton.
The producers of Leviticus are Kristina Ceyton, Samantha Jennings, and Hannah Ngo. Salman Al-Rashid, Robert Connolly, Simmons Frazier, Sam Frohman, Liz Kearney, Daniel Negret, Dale Roberts, and Mia Wasikowska are credited as executive producers of Leviticus. The associate producer of Leviticus is Rhavin Banda.
Continue below to learn more about the plot, promotional poster, cast, and release date as well as to view the trailer for NEON’s forthcoming film, Leviticus.
Plot
On NEON’s official website, Leviticus‘ synopsis reads, “Two teenage boys must escape a violent entity that takes the form of the person they desire most—each other.”
Cast
The top-billed cast members are Joe Bird (plays Naim) and Stacy Clausen (plays Ryan).
Other credited cast members include Jeremy Blewitt, Ewen Leslie, Davida McKenzie, Nicholas Hope, Zahra Newman, Mia Wasikowska, Shannon Berry, Tyallah Bullock, Rose Flanagan, Kamran Fulleylove, Eloise Gentle, Flynn Glazebrook, Macca Mate, Julia Grace, Jason Hura, Hyu Motoki, Anna Mtungwazi, Basil Sikiotis, Benny Sinclair, Hasini Walpola, and Edwina Wren.
The film was cast by Nikki Barrett.
Release Date
NEON’s Leviticus will hit theaters nationwide beginning on Friday, June 19, 2026, with limited previews in select theaters on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Click here to find your local listing.
Trailer
View the official trailer for NEON’s film Leviticus below.
Promotional Poster
