Back in April, I predicted that we would soon get a hard-launch of Zoe Kravitz and Austin Butler’s relationship. Late last year, Austin and Zoe both broke off their relationships with other people – Zoe ended her engagement to Channing Tatum, and Austin broke up with Kaia Gerber after three years of dating. The breakups occurred soon after Austin and Zoe began working with each other on Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing. The production wrapped months ago, and as of March and April, Zoe and Austin were still hanging out and dating. But there hasn’t been much chatter about them in a while. Then, on Monday, TMZ published this:

Austin Butler and Zoë Kravitz are starring in a new movie, “Caught Stealing” together … but, you won’t catch them stealing away for a few smooches — ’cause they’re not a couple amid romance rumors.

Here’s the deal … Austin and Zoë were spotted hanging out in New York City earlier this month — with some saying they went to, and left, an immersive show called “Viola’s Room” together last weekend. They were said to have gone with director Darren Aronofsky who helmed their new flick “Caught Stealing” … but, they reportedly weren’t spotted with him — leading many to speculate that they might have a more intimate relationship than they’re letting on.

However, multiple sources tell TMZ that just ain’t the case … ’cause Austin and Zoë are just friends — not dating like some are implying. And, it seems it’s not true that they showed up and left the place as a duo … ’cause we’re told Darren went and left with them — definitely not a date.

Kravitz was last in a relationship with Channing Tatum, but the two called off their engagement last year. She got rumors swirling about a romance with Noah Centineo earlier this year. Butler and his longtime girlfriend Kaia Gerber broke up over the holidays after three years together … though our sources told us it was an amicable split.

[From TMZ]

I missed those photos and those rumors this month. But I think this story is bullsh-t – if Aronofsky was there, that doesn’t prove anything either way. Clearly, Zoe and Austin are hanging out, and if they’re hanging out with other people around, that kind of says to me that they’re dating and spending time with dual associates and friends. What’s going on here? Some dating drama ahead of the film release? Could be – the film comes out on August 29th. You want me to post the trailer? Sure, I will, since that seems to be the point of this.

Photos courtesy of Avalon Red, Backgrid.