This year, movie lovers are eager for upcoming sci-fi productions. Titles like 'Godzilla However, the film that promises to set a trend in 2024 is the new project by the acclaimed Francis Ford Coppola. The filmmaker, known for directing films such as 'The Godfather' and 'Dracula', has dedicated 40 years to the production of the film 'Megalopolis', which will feature the leading performance of Adam Driver, recognized for his role as Kylo Ren in episodes 7, 8 and 9 of 'Star Wars' and in 'Casa Gucci'.
In addition, Ford Coppola personally financed this feature film, and its release is scheduled for this year. When exactly? In this note we provide you with all the known details.
What is 'Megalopolis', the new work by director Francis Ford Coppola, about?
'Megalopolis' immerses us in the life of an architect, played by Adam Driver, which, after a disaster, seeks to rebuild New York. However, his goal is hindered by opposition from the city's mayor, whose daughter is romantically involved with the architect.
Francis Ford Copolla also made 'American Grafitti' in 1973, a film nominated for an Oscar for best film. Photo: New York Post
When is 'Megalopolis' released?
'Megalopolis' concluded filming in March 2023 and is currently in a rigorous production phase. According to Coppola's statements, this stage will end shortly and the film will hit theaters sooner than previously believed.
““There are only a few months left and it will be released”the acclaimed 84-year-old director revealed to the Accutron podcast. “All I can say is that I love the actors who are in it. It's unusual and it's never boring. Other than that, wait and see”he shared.
Coppola's last production was 'Twixt' in 2011. For that reason, there is a lot of expectation around this new work by the filmmaker, who directed the 'Godfather' trilogy and won the Oscar for best director for that film in Two occasions.
What will be the cast of actors in 'Megalopolis'?
- Adam Driver
- Aubrey Plaza
- Shia Labeouf
- Dustin Hoffman
- Nathalie Emmanuel
- Forest Whitaker.
How much did 'Megalopolis' cost to produce Francis Ford Coppola?
The film 'Megalopolis' is an ambitious self-financed project that does not have a distributor to provide funds. For that reason, Francis Ford Coppola personally invested the sum of 120 million dollars, according to the FilmStarts website. In addition, the director had to sell his winery to obtain liquidity. This production represents the largest financial cost in the making of any of his films to date.
However, this is not the first time that the director has undertaken such a risky action. In 1979, he invested his own money to create the film 'Apocalypse Now', which turned out to be a box office success. However, luck was not on his side when he produced 'One from the Heart' in 1982, a flop that bankrupted him. How will he do this time?
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