Francis Ford Coppola, the esteemed filmmaker, has unveiled the initial glimpse of his highly anticipated sci-fi saga, Megalopolis, featuring the talented Adam Driver. Following his departure from the Star Wars franchise, Driver ventures into new territory with this ambitious project.
Years in the making, Megalopolis is set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, marking a monumental achievement for Coppola. The visionary director, renowned for classics like The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, embarked on crafting the screenplay back in the 1980s. In a candid interview with GQ, Coppola expressed his unwavering commitment to the film, despite investing $120 million USD of his own funds, stating, “I couldn’t care less about the financial impact whatsoever. It means nothing to me.”
The stellar ensemble cast includes Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, and more, alongside Driver. The official synopsis teases a gripping narrative set in an imagined Modern America, where conflicting visions for the future collide between Driver’s character, Cesar Catilina, and Mayor Franklyn Cicero, portrayed by Esposito.
A tantalizing first clip, released on YouTube, showcases Driver’s character, Cesar Catilina, standing on the edge of a skyscraper, contemplating the city’s fate. With the power to halt time, Cesar’s mission to reshape the urban landscape unfolds amidst breathtaking visuals, offering a glimpse into the film’s mesmerizing world.
