Wes Anderson leans towards sci-fi in his upcoming summer movie. Asteroid City—it takes place in the desert and showcases the beauty of a space race with pastel colors, laser beams, and even potential invasions from above. The first trailer for the film was released on Monday. showing the hallmarks of Anderson From the meticulously romantic build to the quiet desire hidden beneath it.
Asteroid City Set in 1950 in a small desert town off the freeway, Jason Schwartzman and his kids find themselves stranded after their car explodes (Jake Ryan, who worked with Anderson on moon kingdom and Koh MaSchwartzman must call his father-in-law, played by Anderson’s newcomer Tom Hanks, for help. The sun-drenched trailer unfolds like a series of mid-century holiday posters, even as the city endures supernatural events that keep them quarantined.
Besides Hanks, Schwartzman and Ryan. Featured in the trailer are Scarlett Johansson, who plays the weary actress; Geoffrey Wright, who informed us that a meteor hit the city on September 23, 3007 BC. which is an event to commemorate “Asteroid Day” and Maya Hawke, who appears as a teacher.
The film’s ensemble cast also includes Hong Chau, Margot Robbie, 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 Defoe, Tony Revolori, Jake Ryan, Grace Edwards, Aristotle Meehan, Sophia Lillis, Etha. N Lee, Jeff Goldblum and Rita Wilson variety report
However, Anderson’s mainstay, Bill Murray, was not on the list. He reportedly withdrew before the September 2021 filming began. after being infected with COVID-19 Carell stepped in to replace Murray.
As IndieWire notes, the film also reunites Anderson with several former production associates. It includes composer Alexandre Desplat, director of photography Robert Yeoman, and Grand Hotel Budapest Editor Barney Pilling
The film is expected to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May. varietyIt is slated for a limited release in theaters on June 16 and in wide release on June 23.
