Set in the not too distant future, Civil War follows a group of journalists across a war-torn United States in the midst of the Second American Civil War. They race across the country with the goal of interviewing the leaders of the American government before the rebels attack the White House.
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The country has been split into different factions, with what remains of the American government contending with the Western Forces led by an alliance between California and Texas . Searching for the truth in a rapidly deteriorating country , these journalists have been jaded by the world around them and their inability to stop it before chaos brought the United States to this unending conflict .
Kristen Dunst Praises Civil War Director: "He's An Auteur" Kristen Dunst has a deep appreciation and admiration for Garland as a filmmaker which seemed to help her fully dive into the role of Lee an acclaimed wartime photojournalist jaded from the world around her. Dunst broke down the casting process and shared two films the cast watched together to help them prepare for Civil War.
Wagner Moura further explained why these two movies, Under the Wire and Come and See, were so integral to the preparation process. Where Come and See informed the cast's understanding of what kind of war movie they were making Under The Wire showed the importance of journalists through the lens of a documentarian.
Cailee Spaeny Explains "The Journalists Here Are The Heroes Of The Story" Spaeny picked the mind of acclaimed photographer Murray Close while they worked together on Civil War asking for tips and tricks of the trade that could help in her portrayal of aspiring young photographer Jesse. The way journalists are framed in Civil War is largely influenced by Garland's own experience with journalists from his past, which was just as integral to how Spaeny approached her character.
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