Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City” Starring Margot Robbie, Tom Hanks, and Scarlett Johansson Set to Premiere at Cannes

A Star-Studded Cast for a Highly Anticipated Movie

Director Wes Anderson is back with his latest film, “Asteroid City,” and it is already among the most anticipated movies of 2023. With a star-studded cast that includes Margot Robbie, Tom Hanks, Hong Chau, Scarlett Johansson, and many more fan-favorite actors and actresses, the movie promises to be an exciting sci-fi adventure set in a fictional American desert town in the 1950s. The movie’s production was quite an undertaking, as the director worked with an ensemble cast of over 20 actors for this project.

Notably, Anderson has reunited with several of his regular collaborators to produce this movie. Alexandre Desplat is on board for the film’s score and Robert Yeoman serves as cinematographer once again. Meanwhile, Anderson’s longtime producers Jeremy Dawson and Steven Rales team up as executive producers for Indian Paintbrush.

The Plot of “Asteroid City”

Set in fictional “Asteroid City” at a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention in the American desert town during the 1950s. Chaos quickly ensues when a world-changing event occurs at the event. Jason Schwartzman plays one of the movie’s main characters who are stranded in this small town after their car explodes. They must then call Schwartzman’s father-in-law (played by Tom Hanks), who happens to live in Asteroid City.

The sci-fi theme lives on throughout as laser beams and a possible invasion from above marks one of Anderson’s most ambitious projects to date. In the trailer released ahead of the premiere, we see both Schwartzman and Scarlett Johansson’s character showcasing romantic interludes while chaos reigns outside.

Anderson’s Signature Style Evident in the Movie

Anderson is well-known for his signature style in all his movies, and Asteroid City is no exception. The movie features bright, highly exposed colorization and whimsical, symmetrical framing, which captures the director’s unique vision.

Cast Additions and Replacements

While the original cast was already impressive, Anderson added several more big names to “Asteroid City.” Bill Murray was initially cast as the character “Mr. Lippman” but had to drop out of the project after contracting COVID-19. Steve Carell stepped in to replace Murray, taking on the role of Mr. Lippman.

Actors and actresses like Margot Robbie, Tilda Swinton, Bryan Cranston, Ed Norton, Jeff Goldblum are also featured in the movie. Jeffrey Wright plays a scientist who reveals a meteor strike is imminent while Maya Hawke takes on the role of a school teacher. However, many details about each character are yet to be revealed.

Release Date and Premiere

“Asteroid City” will have its world premiere at Cannes Film Festival in May 2023. The film is set for a limited theatrical release on June 16 and a wider expansion across cinemas from June 23. It will be released alongside another of Anderson’s projects, “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.”

In conclusion, Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City” has captured viewers’ attention with its exciting plot and long list of talented actors and actresses. With Anderson’s signature style evident throughout the movie, fans can expect a visually stunning experience when it hits screens next summer.

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