Wes Anderson’s ‘Asteroid City’ to premiere at Cannes; theatrical release in June
Get ready for a cinematic experience that’s out of this world! The highly-anticipated trailer for Wes Anderson’s latest comedy film, “Asteroid City,” has been unveiled by Focus Features. The movie, set in a fictional American desert town in the 1950s, promises to take audiences on a thrilling adventure into the unknown.
The story centers around a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention, where bright-eyed students and proud parents gather for a fierce academic competition. But things quickly take a turn for the unexpected, as chaos ensues and the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Brace yourselves for a rollercoaster ride of humor, drama, and sci-fi action like no other!
Fans of Anderson’s unique and whimsical style will be delighted to know that “Asteroid City” is set to hit theaters on June 16, with a wider release following on June 23. And if that wasn’t exciting enough, the movie is also expected to make its world premiere at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival – talk about a red carpet moment!
But what would a Wes Anderson film be without an all-star cast? Leading the pack are Hollywood heavyweights Margot Robbie, Tom Hanks, Hong Chau, and Scarlett Johansson, who will be coming face-to-face with extraterrestrial beings. But the star-studded lineup doesn’t stop there – also featured in the film are Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton, Bryan Cranston, Ed Norton, Adrien Brody, Liev Schreiber, Hope Davis, Stephen Park, Rupert Friend, Maya Hawke, Steve Carell, Matt Dillon, Jason Schwartzman, Willem Dafoe, Tony Revolori, Jake Ryan, Grace Edwards, Aristou Meehan, Sophia Lillis, Ethan Lee, Jeff Goldblum, and Rita Wilson. Phew, that’s quite the list!
And if you thought Anderson couldn’t get any cooler, he co-wrote the script for “Asteroid City” with Roman Coppola, his longtime collaborator on past hits such as “The French Dispatch,” “Isle of Dogs,” “The Darjeeling Limited,” and “Moonrise Kingdom.” Anderson also took on the role of producer, working alongside his trusted partners Jeremy Dawson and Steven Rales of Indian Paintbrush. John Peet and Octavia Peissel lent their expertise as co-producers, while Christoph Fisser and Henning Molfenter served as executive producers. It’s clear that this film is a labor of love for all involved.
So, mark your calendars and get ready to blast off into the unknown with “Asteroid City.” This is one cinematic adventure you won’t want to miss!
