Adam Driver and Nathalie Emmanuel star in Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ – A First Look

The highly anticipated film “Megalopolis” by legendary director Francis Ford Coppola is set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 17th. The film stars Adam Driver as Cesar Catilina, an architect with the ability to control time. In a gripping first-look clip, Driver’s character is seen on the edge of a skyscraper, commanding time to stop as he contemplates a leap.

The film is described as a Roman Epic set in an imagined Modern America, focusing on the conflict between Cesar Catilina and Mayor Franklyn Cicero, played by Giancarlo Esposito. Nathalie Emmanuel portrays socialite Julia Cicero, torn between her love for Cesar and her loyalty to her father.

The star-studded cast also includes Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, and Laurence Fishburne, among others. Coppola began writing “Megalopolis” in 1983, and the film reportedly cost $120 million to make, funded in part by the sale of the director’s wine empire.

Despite the film’s grand scale and impressive cast, “Megalopolis” is still seeking distribution, with potential buyers expressing mixed reactions. While some praised the film’s ambition and potential for commercial success, others were more critical, citing challenges in positioning the movie for success.

With its intriguing premise and stellar cast, “Megalopolis” is sure to be a film that sparks conversation and debate in the industry. Stay tuned for more updates on this ambitious project by Francis Ford Coppola.