Time-Traveling Voyage Unveiled in Megalopolis Unveils a Journey Frozen in Time
In the present, buzz is swirling around Francis Ford Coppola's long-gestating magnum opus, the sci-fi drama known as Megalopolis. The first glimpse of this cinematic spectacle, courtesy of Coppola's American Zoetrope, has graced our screens, revealing the film's colossal scale.
In the sneak peek, Adam Driver's character, Cesar, displays nerves of steel (or, rather, lack thereof) as he teeters precariously on the edge of a towering New York skyscraper. With one foot hovering in thin air, he summons an ounce of courage, shouts "Time, stop!", and instantly freezes the moment. With a flick of his wrist, reality resumes, and our hero, miraculously, avoids plummeting to the ground. Astonished by his newfound power, Cesar sinks deeper into the enigma that surrounds his abilities.
Previously, Megalopolis was billed as a transcendent exploration of love between Cesar and Julia Cicero (Nathalie Emmanuel). Amidst the clash of Cesar's passionate vision for New York and Julia's father Frank's (Giancarlo Esposito) contrasting ambition, she pursues her own path, torn between loyalty and the city's future. Feedback from studio executives and some press screenings has been varied. Some applaud its bold, avant-garde approach, while others deem it chaotic and unlikely to make waves at the box office.
Megalopolis has yet to secure a North American distributor, with streaming giants like Amazon MGM and Apple showing interest. It's set to premiere at Cannes on May 17, and despite the ambiguity surrounding its distribution, Coppola is proud of his tour de force. Emotively dedicated to his late wife Eleanor Neil, whom he lost last month, he considers the sneak peek a tender offering in her memory.
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After the reveal of the colossal scale of "Megalopolis," Citizen Kane's grandson, Francis Ford Coppola, seems set to captivate audiences once again. In the suspenseful sneak peek, Adam Driver, as Cesar, astoundingly halts time, leaving viewers awestruck, questioning his newfound powers. Despite the mixed feedback from studio executives and some press screenings, "Megalopolis" continues to generate buzz, with streaming giants like Amazon MGM and Apple showing keen interest. Stay tuned to io9 for the latest updates on this intriguing saga and more, including the future trajectory of Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek, the DC Universe, and the ongoing adventures of Doctor Who.
