Summary

• Francis Coppola’s Megalopolis faced production challenges but eventually premiered in Cannes to mixed reviews.
• The star-studded cast includes Adam Driver, Nathalie Emmanuel, Giancarlo Esposito, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf and more.
• The futuristic film deals with themes of ambition and resilience against the backdrop of a utopian vision of a rebuilt New York City.

Francis Ford Coppola’s Big city had a long, difficult road to its release despite its huge, star-studded cast. Francis Coppola’s filmography includes some of the greatest films of all time, from The Godfather To Apocalypse now To The conversationbut he always had a reputation for going against the Hollywood trend. Coppola originally had the idea for Big city in 1977, and finally, in 2019, he himself invested $120 million in financing the project, which enabled him to assemble an all-star cast of actors.

With years of development, Big city had to overcome several hurdles in production and distribution. The film finally premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and is scheduled to finally hit theaters on September 27. In CannesBig city received mostly mixed reviews, with many criticizing its experimental nature while others praised it as a daring work of art. Big city Even though “The 40 Years of Movies” continues to divide audiences, one thing is certain: the cast is incredibly exciting.

Adam Driver as Cesar Catiline

Date of birth: 19 November 1983

Actor: Adam Driver is a American actor from California who had his big break in HBO’s Girl. After his TV fame, he rose to fame as Kylo Ren in the star Wars sequel trilogy, in which he starred in all three parts. Since then, he has worked with many of the industry’s most renowned directors, including Spike Lee, Ridley Scott, Martin Scorsese, Noah Baumbach, Michael Mann and others. For his role in 2019’s Marriage storyDriver was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor.

Character: Adam Driver plays the lead role in Big city as Cesar Catilina. He is described as the head of the Design Authority, a futuristic architect, and someone who can stop time. The trailers briefly demonstrated this ability, drawing on the science fiction elements of the film.

Nathalie Emmanuel as Julia Cicero

Date of birth: March 2, 1989

Actor: Nathalie Emmanuel is a British actress from Essex who got her big break as Missandei in HBO’s game of Thrones when he joined the cast in the third season. Emmanuel has since appeared in a number of blockbuster films, including Maze Runner Franchise that Fast & Furious Franchise and Netflix’ Army of Thieves. Post-game of ThronesThe Francis Coppola epic could be Emmanuel’s biggest chance to shine yet, as the lead role features an immensely talented cast. In 2024, she also starred in King Arthur And The Killer.

Character: Nathalie Emmanuel plays Julia Cicero in Big citythe daughter of Giancarlo Esposito’s mayor Franklyn Cicero and the lover of Driver’s Cesar.

Giancarlo Esposito as Mayor Franklyn Cicero

Date of birth: April 26, 1958

Actor: Giancarlo Esposito is an experienced film and television actor who grew up in New York City, his first hits included the films of Spike Lee, such as Do the right thing And Malcolm XEsposito is considered one of the most famous actors in the industry today, but it was only with his role in breaking Bad that his career really took off. Since then, he has played roles in several high-profile projects, including The boys, The MandalorianAnd MaXXXine. In 2025 he will make his Marvel debut in Captain America: Brave New World.

Character: Esposito will play Franklyn Cicero in Big cityand he is described as New Rome’s “arch-conservative” mayor. It seems he will be the main antagonist and opponent of Driver’s Cesar.

Aubrey Plaza as Wow Platinum

Date of birth: June 26, 1984

Actor: Aubrey Plaza is a American actress from Wilmington, Delaware who had her big break in the NBC sitcom Parks and recreation. Plaza has since appeared in several film and television roles and has continued to showcase her comedic chops while proving herself to be an outstanding dramatic talent. Her most notable role was in the second season of The White Lotusfor which she received several nominations for major awards. In 2024, she will join the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the TV series Agatha – All the timeplays Rio Vidal.

Character: In Big cityAubrey Plaza plays a character named Wow Platinum, a television host who loves Cesar.

Shia LaBeouf as Clodio Pulcher

Date of birth: June 11, 1986

Actor: Shia LaBeouf is a American actor from Los Angeles, California, who became known as a child/teen actor in the late 90s and early 2000s. Roles in films such as Holes, Constantine, TransformersAnd Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull led to LaBeouf becoming a widely recognized movie star. In the late 2010s and 2020s, LaBeouf primarily pursued serious dramatic roles in films such as Honey Boy, Pieces of a woman, The Peanut Butter Falconand now Big city.

Character: Shia LaBeouf’s Big city The character is named Clodio Pulcher and is described as Cesar’s cousin who has a lustful romantic interest in Juliet.

Jon Voight as Hamilton Crassus III

Date of birth: December 29, 1938

Actor: Jon Voight is a American actor who had his big break in the 1969 film Midnight Cowboy alongside colleagues Big city Star Dustin Hoffman. Voigt is considered one of the greatest actors of his generation and has played dozens of well-known film roles over the past six decades, from Mission: Impossible To Pearl Harbor To The National ShrineDuring his career he was nominated for four Oscars and won the Oscar for Best Actor in 1979 for Return home. He previously worked with Coppola on the film “The The Rainmaker.

Character: Jon Voigt plays Hamilton Crassus III, named after the famous Roman statesman Crassus. He is Caesar’s uncle, known for his wealth as a bank manager.

Laurence Fishburne as Fundi Romaine

Date of birth: July 30, 1961

Actor: Laurence Fishburne is a American actor from Augusta, Georgia, who appeared in Francis Ford Coppola’s Vietnam epic, Apocalypse nowin 1979. Fishburne is now known as one of Hollywood’s most famous character actors, with roles in various film and television series such as The Matrix, CSIthe DCEU, John Wickand the MCU. He has also been praised for his many dramatic roles in films such as Boys from the area, What does love have to do with it?And Mystical River.

Character: Laurence Fishburne plays the lead role in Big city as Fundi Romaine, Cesar’s driver and assistant. Fundi is also the narrator of the film.

Supporting actors and characters of Megalopolis

Talia Shire as Constance Crassus Catiline: Talia Shire is an American actress best known for her role as Connie Corleone in The Godfather Trilogy and Adrianne in the Rocky series. She has had a historic career with several Oscar nominations. In Big cityIn “The Last Man” she plays Cesar’s mother, Constance Crassus Catilina.

Kathryn Hunter as Teresa Cicero: Kathryn Hunter is a British-American actress with a career in film, theatre and television dating back to the 1980s. Her most notable roles include Arabella Figg in Harry Potter Franchise, Swiney in The poorand Eedy Karn in Andor.

Grace VanderWaal as Vesta Sweetwater: Grace VanderWaal is an American singer and songwriter who America’s Got Talent in 2016. Known primarily for her music career, Big city will be only her third film role.

Jason Schwartzman as Jason Zanderz: Jason Schwartzman is an American actor best known for his appearances in the films of Wes Anderson, including leading roles in Rushmore And Asteroid City. He also had roles in several blockbuster films, including The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

Dustin Hoffman as Nush Berman: Dustin Hoffman is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of all time, best known for classic films such as Midnight Cowboy, The Incorruptibles, Rain Man, Kramer against KramerAnd The final exam.