Netflix Premieres Apocalyptic Thriller "Leave The World Behind" With Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali on December 8th

"Leave The World Behind," executive produced by Obamas' Higher Ground Productions, portrays two families struggling to survive a devastating cyberattack, with award-winning writer and director Sam Esmail aiming to 'invert' traditional disaster movie tropes.

The Netflix movie 'Leave The World Behind' features Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali in the lead roles. The movie follows the experiences of two families who witness a crippling cyberattack in the United States and struggle to survive its aftermath.
Produced by the Obamas' Higher Ground Productions, the movie has been directed and scripted by Sam Esmail, known for his award-winning series 'Mr. Robot'. The movie aims to invert traditional disaster movie tropes.
The plot highlights the escalating fear and suspicion when Roberts and Hawke's characters rent a luxurious house for a weekend holiday which is interrupted by the property’s claimed owners (Ali and Myha’la) who bring news of the cyberattack and seek refuge.
The film, based on the National Book Award-nominated novel by Rumaan Alam highlights racial microaggressions, survival amidst chaos, and the reliance on technology, featuring a powerful cast and a thrilling storyline.
Set to premiere in select theaters in November, the movie will debut on Netflix on December 8. The premiere of the movie has been marked by various publications like BGR, GQ, Rolling Stone, SlashFilm, The Hollywood Reporter, The Verge, IndieWire, UPI, TheWrap

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