About: Magazine Dreams is about the life of Killian Maddox, an amateur bodybuilder portrayed by Jonathan Majors, who is consumed by his aspiration to achieve fame in the bodybuilding world. As he strives for recognition, Killian deals with personal isolation and inner turmoil. The movie highlights the intense and often destructive nature of the amateur bodybuilding world. The film also highlights lengths one might go to in pursuit of a dream, and sheds light on the psychological and physical toll of such an obsession.
The film premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Magazine Dreams had its theatrical release on March 21, 2025, under Briarcliff Entertainment.
Movie Title: Magazine Dreams
Year of Release: 2025 (Released on March 21, 2025)
Director: Elijah Bynum
Writer: Elijah Bynum
Producers: Jennifer Fox, Dan Gilroy, Jeffrey Soros, Simon Horsman
Cast:
- Jonathan Majors as Killian Maddox, an aspiring bodybuilder battling personal demons.
- Haley Bennett as Jessie, a grocery store worker and Killian’s love interest.
- Taylour Paige as Pink Coat, a sex worker who crosses paths with Killian.
- Mike O’Hearn as Brad Vanderhorn, a professional bodybuilder and Killian’s idol.
- Harrison Page as William Lattimore, Killian’s grandfather.
- Harriet Sansom Harris as Patricia Waldron, Killian’s counselor.
- Sonny Valicenti as Jimmy.
- Bradeley Stryker as Ken Donaghue
- Peter Ivanov as Nate
- Mark Rhino Smith as Bryce
- Dan Donohue as Dr. Prescott
- Justin Cuomo as Jon
Length of Movie / Running Time: 124 minutes
Age Rating for Magazine Dreams: R (USA)
Country: United States
Genre: Drama
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