Austin Butler Protects Zoë Kravitz From Bee at London Premiere

Austin Butler heroically protected his co-star Zoë Kravitz from a bee during the U.K. premiere of their upcoming film, Caught Stealing, marking the second time he has defended a co-star from a bee on the red carpet, having previously helped Emma Stone at Cannes. At the Caught Stealing gala screening in London, Butler successfully shooed the bee away after it startled Kravitz, demonstrating his calm under pressure and quick action. The crime thriller, directed by Darren Aronofsky, features Butler as Hank Thompson, a former baseball star turned bartender who becomes embroiled in a gang war, with Kravitz playing his love interest. Butler revealed he gained 35 pounds for the role to realistically portray a character struggling with alcoholism, showing his dedication to the part. The film is set to release on August 29, 2025, and has garnered attention not only for its plot but also for the chemistry between Butler and Kravitz, who have been seen together socially. Butler's repeated bee rescues have become a charming anecdote for fans, highlighting his protective nature and on-camera charisma.