'Leave the World Behind': A Star-Studded Exploration of Humanity Amid Crisis

Netflix's new film, featuring Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali, sparks conversation on society's dependence on technology and human response to disaster.

Netflix's new film 'Leave the World Behind' debunks a conspiracy theory that actors Ethan Hawke and Kevin Bacon are the same person, according to director Sam Esmail.
The film, based on Rumaan Alam's novel, features a star-studded cast including Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, and Myha'la Herrold, and explores themes of humanity, technology dependence, and crisis response.
Despite changes from the book, such as making Ruth G.H.'s daughter instead of his wife, the film maintains the novel's focus on character development over disaster elements.
Mahershala Ali, who plays G.H., describes his character as 'prophetic' and capable of deriving conclusions from mathematical data, a trait that becomes crucial in the unfolding crisis.
Despite mixed reviews, the film's exploration of human reactions to crisis and its critique of society's dependence on technology have sparked conversation among viewers.