Francis Ford Coppola has released the new trailer for Megalopolis, the sci-fi epic and passion project of the Oscar-winning director.
released a trailer that included fake quotes from movie critics who negatively reviewed some of Coppola’s most famous works, like The Godfather and Apocalypse Now.Cesar Catilina says in the trailer’s opening moments. The new footage highlights the depth and scope of New Rome, a city in an imagined Modern America.
“The City of New Rome must change, causing conflict between Cesar Catilina , a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero , who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests, and partisan warfare,” the official synopsis reads.
Megalopolis also stars Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Jason Schwartzman, Talia Shire, Grace VanderWaal, Laurence Fishburne, Kathryn Hunter, and Dustin Hoffman. Coppola writes, directs, and produces Megalopolis, a project he’s been developing for over 40 years. Additional producers include Barry Hirsch, Fred Roos, and Michael Bederman. Coppola famously sold a portion of his winery to self-finance the film’s $120 million budget.
Megalopolis premiered to mixed reviews at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. After struggling to find major studio backing, Lionsgate signed an agreement in June 2024 to distribute the film. However, Coppola agreed to pay for the marketing costs.Dan Girolamo is a multifaceted content creator with nearly a decade of experience in pop culture, sports, and entertainment.
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