Adam Driver leaps into a utopian future in the new trailer for Francis Ford Coppola’s MEGALOPOLIS – coming to UK cinemas on September 27th.
UPDATE: In a bizarre twist, Lionsgate has decided to pull the trailer for Megalopolis due to the quotes that appear have been found to inaccurate. “Lionsgate is immediately recalling our trailer for Megalopolis,” said a Lionsgate spokesperson. “We offer our sincere apologies to the critics involved and to Francis Ford Coppola and American Zoetrope for this inexcusable error in our vetting process. We screwed up. We are sorry.“
ORIGINAL POST
Get ready for an exciting peek into a fantastic future! Entertainment Film Distributors dropped the official trailer and poster for Francis Ford Coppola’s MEGALOPOLIS. This mind-blowing film is set to hit theaters on September 27th, and they’ve amped up the excitement by sharing a new poster and trailer. MEGALOPOLIS had its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and will have a special screening at the Toronto International Film Festival on 9 September.
Francis Ford Coppola’s movies are always big and impressive, though their quality varies. Some are more popular than others, but one thing’s certain: his films are true cinematic gems that demand attention. The new trailer leans into the debate surrounding his filmography and highlights the mixed critical reception of his films that are now regarded as iconic classics. But with its all-star cast, we can expect something genuinely exceptional this time around. Check out the trailer below.
SYNOPSIS
Megalopolis is a Roman Epic fable set in an imagined Modern America. The City of New Rome must change, causing conflict between Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver), a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito), who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests, and partisan warfare. Torn between them is socialite Julia Cicero (Nathalie Emmanuel), the mayor’s daughter, whose love for Cesar has divided her loyalties, forcing her to discover what she truly believes humanity deserves.
THE CAST
Francis Ford Coppola’s tendency to assemble an incredible cast of actors continues here. Like THE GODFATHER that harnessed the brilliance of Al Pacino, James Caan, and Marlon Brando, MEGALOPOLIS is bringing some fantastic talents to bear. In addition to Adam Driver, the film stars Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Talia Shire, Jason Schwartzman, Kathryn Hunter, Grace VanderWaal, Chloe Fineman, James Remar, D.B. Sweeney, and Dustin Hoffman.
NEW POSTER
As mentioned, the studio shared a new poster for the film and the latest trailer. It features Adam Driver’s Cesar Catilina as he attempts to implement change and take humanity into the future. Check out the sun-drenched one sheet below.
RELEASE
MEGALOPOLIS will be an outstanding movie. Opinions about Francis Ford Coppola’s films may differ, but he leaves a legacy that’s hard to measure. If he can capture the same magic as his previous work, movie enthusiasts and casual viewers can expect a fantastic experience this September. So, get ready for it!
MEGALOPOLIS will release in UK and Ireland cinemas through Entertainment Film Distributors on 27 September 2024.
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