discover the details of Francis Ford Coppola's new epic

The idea that iconic filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola has had a project under lock and key for almost three decades certainly catches everyone's attention. With an illustrious career, Coppola is about to release his long-gestated dream project, titled “Megalopolis.” The film, centered on the post-apocalyptic reconstruction of New York, is financed by the filmmaker himself.

With Roman epic influences, the plot highlights a visionary architect confronting a corrupt mayor. The stellar cast includes Adam Driver, Forest Whitaker, Nathalie Emmanuel and Laurence Fishburne. Coppola hopes to raise awareness about current issues like environmental degradation and inequality. In this article, we explore the details of the film, from the plot to the cast and release expectations. Check it out.

Coppola's post-apocalyptic epic

Coppola began writing the script for “Megalopolis” in the 1980s, but had to postpone it due to a lack of financing. Now, at the height of his career, he will finance the film from his own resources. The plot revolves around the reconstruction of New York after a disaster, led by an architect determined to transform it into a utopia. The plot, set in the modern United States, will be influenced by Roman epics, focusing on the rivalry between a visionary architect and a corrupt mayor.

_{Adam Driver and Nathalie Emmanuel are some of the stars of “Megalópolis” (Photo: Daniele Venturelli/Wireimage/Roy Rochlin/Getty Images/ Leon Bennett/Getty Images/Entertainment Weekly)}

Coppola chooses a starry and eclectic cast

“Megalopolis” not only promises an engaging narrative, but also features an A-list star cast. Oscar winner Adam Driver will lead the cast as Caesar, joined by the talented Forest Whitaker, who will play the mayor of New York.

The presence of Nathalie Emmanuel, known for her role in “Game of Thrones”, as Julia Cicero, and Laurence Fishburne, the iconic Morpheus from “The Matrix”, as Caesar's confidant, add layers of excellence to the production. Under Coppola's direction and production, the cast of “Megalopolis” promises extraordinary delivery, consolidating itself as one of the high points of contemporary cinema.

_{In an interview with the “Accutron” podcast, Coppola reveals expectations for the release and details about “Megalópolis” (Photo: reproduction/Instagram/@accutronwatch)}

Expectations about the launch

Although there is still no defined release and distribution date, entertainment observatories are speculating a possible premiere in Cannes 2024. In an interview given to a program, Coppola stated in an interview with the Accutron podcast: “It will only take a few months and it will be released. All I can say is that I love the actors. It's unusual and never boring. Other than that, wait and see“.

With a legendary career and a project he financed himself, Coppola seems determined to make this release a milestone in his cinematic career.

Featured photo: Francis Ford Coppola. (Reproduction/Instagram/@francisfordcoppola)