Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' gets first-look image. Premiere date, star cast and more that you may like to know

Iconic film director Francis Ford Coppola's upcoming sci-fi film 'Megalopolis' has received a first-look image. 'Vanity Fair' has shared the image featuring Adam Driver and Nathalie Emmanuel amid clouds in New York City. Adam Driver is seen looking off at the city from a rooftop. Emmanuel plays his love interest, the daughter of Driver's nemesis, the city's corrupt mayor, portrayed by Nathalie Emmanuel. Emmanuel is torn between the lover and father.

Adam Driver and his nemesis

Adam Driver portrays the character of an “idealistic architect and artist" planning to rebuild a city that has fallen to ruins. Contrary to this, Esposito's character “likes his municipal kingdom the way it is.”

Coppola conceived idea in 1983

Francis Ford Coppola first conceived the idea for this sci-fi movie way back in 1983. He started the project, and put his own money, but was forced to leave it before much development. After almost four decades, Coppola launched it once again with his own money. It has been confirmed that the film will premiere at the forthcoming Cannes Film Festival.

Coppola injects $120 million

Coppola started the project in 2019 and injected a whopping production budget of $120 million. He began the filming for 'Megalopolis' in November 2022 and reportedly wrapped it up in four months.

Star Cast

In true Francis Coppola fashion, the iconic director assembled a star-studded ensemble for the cast. While Adam Driver will lead the film as Caesar, the protagonist, Nathalie Emmanuel and Giancarlo Esposito also star as Julia and Frank Cicero, respectively. The star ensemble also includes Laurence Fishburne, Aubrey Plaza, Dustin Hoffman, Chloe Fineman, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, and Jason Schwartzman. Coppola's sister Talia Shire will also feature in the film.

FAQs:

When did Francis Ford Coppola first conceive the idea of 'Megalopolis'?
Francis Ford Coppola first conceived the idea for this sci-fi movie way back in 1983. He started the project, and put his own money, but was forced to leave it before much development. After almost four decades, Coppola launched it once again with his own money.

Who are the main actors of 'Megalopolis'?
While Adam Driver will lead the film as Caesar, the protagonist, Nathalie Emmanuel and Giancarlo Esposito also star as Julia and Frank Cicero, respectively. The star ensemble also includes Laurence Fishburne, Aubrey Plaza, Dustin Hoffman, Chloe Fineman, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, and Jason Schwartzman.