The story so far
Background Action (2026)
Opening against The Mandalorian and Grogu, this one will be fighting for the same weekend conversation.
The theatrical release lands May 20, 2026.
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In Theaters · May 20, 2026
Background Action
Trailer Reactions
Romance · Drama
On a tense set of a film noir, two background actors quietly form a connection take after take
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The Trailer
Press play: the Background Action trailer
Dropped May 3, 2026
Behind the camera
The history behind Background Action
Karim Nada is in the director’s chair.
Faces to watch
Who you’ll see in the trailer
On screen, it is Thomas Billiouw, Lise Brigonnet and Henry Valo carrying the story. Thomas Billiouw plays Ruben.
Thomas Billiouw
as Ruben
Lise Brigonnet
as Barbara
Henry Valo
as Jack
Alessandro Antonini
as Sam
Dikranouhi Kurkjian
as Extra Girl
Dominic Davies
as Director (Voice)
Gaia Locatelli
as Producer (Voice)
Farah Kedwany
as Makeup Artist
Why hit record on this one
This trailer was made to be reacted to
A romance trailer sells you the whole relationship in ninety seconds, and you fall for it anyway. Admit it on camera.
By opening weekend everyone will have a take. The reactions that matter are the ones recorded before the takes calcify.
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When does Background Action come out?
Background Action is scheduled to open in US theaters on May 20, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Background Action?
Thomas Billiouw, Lise Brigonnet, Henry Valo, Alessandro Antonini and Dikranouhi Kurkjian lead the cast, directed by Karim Nada.
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