Overview

• Romain Gavras’ feature, co-written with playwright Will Arbery, premiered in TIFF’s Special Presentations section.
• Chris Evans plays a movie star drawn into a prophecy by Anya Taylor-Joy’s cult leader who targets a volcanic ritual sacrifice.
• The production was shot over roughly ten weeks on volcanic sites in Greece, including Santorini, and in Bulgaria.
• The ensemble features Vincent Cassel, Salma Hayek Pinault, Sam Richardson, John Malkovich, Jonatan “Yung Lean” Leandoer, Charli XCX and Ambika Mod.
• Critics cite striking visuals and Taylor-Joy’s magnetic turn, while faulting tonal balance, narrative clarity and the sharpness of its pop satire.