Los Angeles, CA – Renowned director Francis Ford Coppola has unveiled the first teaser trailer for his highly-anticipated project “Megalopolis.” Set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 17, the film promises to be an epic Roman tale set in a modern American landscape.
The teaser trailer provides a glimpse into the grand scale and ambitious vision of the project, showcasing a stellar ensemble cast and dynamic shots of a utopian society and protests. Led by Adam Driver, the cast of “Megalopolis” includes Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, and other talented actors.
Coppola’s passion project, which he started writing in 1983, reportedly cost $120 million to produce, partially funded by the sale of a portion of the director’s wine empire. Despite hosting a screening for potential buyers, including industry heavyweights like Universal’s Donna Langley and Netflix’s Ted Sarandos, the film is still in search of distribution.
Some attendees of the screening expressed concerns about the marketability of “Megalopolis,” with one distributor stating, “There is just no way to position this movie.” While there is a sense of admiration for Coppola’s creative vision, the practicality of distributing such a unique project poses challenges in the industry.
As anticipation builds for the Cannes premiere, fans and industry insiders alike await the unveiling of Coppola’s latest masterpiece. With its rich historical inspirations and modern setting, “Megalopolis” promises to be a cinematic experience like no other, blending fantasy with reality in a way that only a visionary like Francis Ford Coppola can achieve.