Extraordinary news emerges from this small-town encounter
Asteroid City is the science-loving American’s top holiday destination. This small desert town plays host to the 1955 Junior Stargazer and Space Cadet conventions. In the dusty desert heat, sudden spectacular events interrupt the program and put Asteroid City on the map.
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Asteroid City is set to be released in cinemas on June 23rd, 2023.
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Wes Anderson brings his familiar favorites forward in a bright poppy sci-fi romance
Asteroid City is an upcoming sci-fi romance movie produced by American Empirical Pictures and Indian Paintbrush. It is directed and written by the acclaimed cult filmmaker Wes Anderson, best known for The Grand Budapest Hotel, Moonrise Kingdom, and The Royal Tenenbaums. Asteroid City is based on a story by Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola. The pair worked together on Anderson’s animated movie Isle of Dogs and later, The French Dispatch. Long-time collaborator Alexandre Desplat handles the music for the film. Academy Award winner Milena Canonero is the costume designer for the movie.
Asteroid City features a huge and impressive ensemble cast led by Anderson alumnus Jason Schwartzman, multi-award-winning actor Tom Hanks and Hollywood icon Scarlett Johansson. The trio is joined by Tilda Swinton, Michael Cera, Bryan Cranston, Jeffrey Wright, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody, Liev Schreiber, and Maya Hawke. Adding more stardust to the cast are Steve Carrell, Willem Dafoe, Margot Robbie, Tony Revolori, and Jeff Goldblum.
Production News
September 22, 2020
A new live-action Wes Anderson picture is confirmed to be in the works. (Source: Discussing Film)
February 17, 2021
Michael Cera and Jeff Goldblum are reported to be in talks for the movie. (Source: Discussing Film)
June 30, 2021
Tilda Swinton is confirmed to have joined the cast. (Source: Variety)
October 11, 2021
The title of the movie is revealed to be Asteroid City. (Source: Screen Daily)
July 20, 2022
Focus Features acquires domestic distribution rights for Asteroid City. Universal are confirmed to be handing the international distribution. (Source: Deadline)
March 29, 2023
The first trailer for the movie is released showing a typically bright poppy affair from Wes Anderson with off-beat comedy and a huge ensemble cast. (Source: YouTube)
April 13, 2023
The movie is confirmed to have entered the Cannes Film Festival main competition. (Source: Deadline)
May 22, 2023
Three new clips from the movie are released depicting the whimsical sci-fi adventure. The clips tease a typical Wes Anderson set-up with off-beat comedy. (Source: The Playlist)
May 23, 2023
Asteroid City is premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. It receives at 6-minute standing ovation. (Source: Variety)
May 26, 2023
A selection of pop-up screenings and early viewings are organised with merchandise from the film also being sold. (Source: Variety)