Our Hero, Balthazar
Our Hero, Balthazar is a 2025 American comedy-drama film directed and produced by Oscar Boyson in his directorial debut, from a screenplay by Boyson and Ricky Camilleri. It stars Jaeden Martell, Asa Butterfield, Chris Bauer, Jennifer Ehle, Anna Baryshnikov, Noah Centineo, Becky Ann Baker, Avan Jogia and Pippa Knowles.
It had its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on June 8, 2025.
Premise
A wealthy teenager tries to gain his crush's attention by posting videos pleading for stricter gun laws. An online troll begins mocking his videos, he becomes convinced the troll is a mass shooter, and travels to Texas to confront him.Cast
- Jaeden Martell as Balthazar
- Asa Butterfield as Solomon
- Chris Bauer as Solomon's abusive father
- Jennifer Ehle as Balthazar's wealthy mother
- Anna Baryshnikov
- Noah Centineo as Anthony, Balthazar's life coach
- Becky Ann Baker as Solomon's invalid grandmother
- Avan Jogia
- Pippa Knowles as Eleanor, Bathazar's classmate and love-interest