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Coppola's 'Megalopolis' Set for 2024 Release

The self-financed epic, featuring an ensemble cast, is in its final stages of post-production.

  • Francis Ford Coppola's long-awaited film 'Megalopolis' is set to be released in 2024, with post-production expected to be completed in a few months.
  • The film, which wrapped up production in March 2023, is a self-financed project with a budget exceeding $120 million.
  • The plot revolves around an architect's vision to rebuild New York City into a utopia following a devastating disaster, leading to a clash with his lover's father who holds a more traditional view of society.
  • Despite reports of the film exceeding its initial budget and the departure of key staff, Coppola and lead actor Adam Driver have defended the production process, with Driver describing it as one of his best shooting experiences.
  • The ensemble cast includes Adam Driver, Forest Whitaker, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, and Giancarlo Esposito among others.
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