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Megalopolis: Teaser, cast, synopsis and everything to know about Francis Ford Coppola’s film

Megalopolis: Teaser, cast, synopsis and everything to know about Francis Ford Coppola’s film

Still from Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis

It's time for Megalopolis. The film by legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola has been in the making for over three decades now. On Saturday (May 4), the first teaser of the movie was released, and after watching the short clip from the movie, we can surely say that another classic piece from the director is on the way.

Starring prolific actor Adam Driver, the movie is set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival this year.

Megalopolis teaser

In the first short clip from the movie, Adam who is an architect is standing on the edge of a high-rise building, as we see him jump-offthe building. As Adam leans downwards, he shouts ''time stop,'' apparently testing his special abilities.

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Watch the teaser below:

More about Megalpolis

In this sci-fi drama, Adam plays the role of Cesar Catilina, a genius artist who wants to build an idealistic city.

As per the movie's description, “Megalopolis is a Roman Epic fable set in an imagined Modern America. The City of New Rome must change, causing conflict between Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver), a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito), who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests, and partisan warfare. Torn between them is socialite Julia Cicero (Nathalie Emmanuel), the mayor’s daughter, whose love for Cesar has divided her loyalties, forcing her to discover what she truly believes humanity deserves.”

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The film boasts of an impressive cast, including Giancarlo Esposito, Laurence Fishburne, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight Talia Shire, Jason Schwartzman, Kathryn Hunter, Grace VanderWaal, Chloe Fineman, James Remar, D.B. Sweeney, and Dustin Hoffman.

This is Francis's most passionate project. The legendary filmmaker has invested $120 million in the movie. Talking about spending such a massive amount, the director told GQ, “I couldn’t care less about the financial impact whatsoever. It means nothing to me.”