The Oscar-nominee, 34, stepped in to rescue his co-star Zoë Kravitz after the rogue insect buzzed around the starlet, 36, at the UK screening of their upcoming movie “Caught Stealing” on Tuesday, August 19, in London, England. This is the second time he’s intervened saved his colleagues from bees in the past three months.
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Darren Aronofsky, Zoe Kravitz and Austin Butler contend with a bee at the UK Gala Screening of “Caught Stealing” at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on August 18, 2025 in London, England. Dave Benett/WireImage
Zoe Kravitz reacts to a bee next to Director Darren Aronofsky and cast member Austin Butler as they attend the UK Gala Screening of “Caught Stealing” at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, in London, Britain August 19, 2025. REUTERS
The insect landed on Austin Butler instead of Zoe Kravtiz. FilmMagic
The two stars appeared shocked after it buzzed off instead of stinging them. Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP
Zoe Kravitz appeared terrified as the bee buzzed around her face. Getty Images
Darren Aronofsky, Zoe Kravitz and Austin Butler contend with a bee at the UK red carpet of their movie. Dave Benett/WireImage
Darren Aronofsky and cast members Zoe Kravitz and Austin Butler could hardly hold their composure as the insect inched closer. REUTERS
Director Darren Aronofsky, Zoe Kravitz and Austin Butler at the screening of the film ‘Caught Stealing’ on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP
