Coppola talks cancelled casting in Megalopolis

Coppola talks cancelled casting in Megalopolis

As a seasoned movie critic with a penchant for unconventional productions and a keen eye for controversy, I must say that Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis has certainly piqued my interest. The director’s decision to cast actors who have faced their fair share of scandals, regardless of their political leanings, is nothing short of audacious. It’s a bold move that, if executed well, could make for a gripping tale of redemption and the complexities of human nature.


The eagerly awaited self-financed movie Megalopolis by Francis Ford Coppola, with a budget of $120 million, made its debut at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and will have a global release this fall. The film has sparked some debate, and the director has discussed the cancelled castings in Megalopolis with several well-known actors, stating, “I didn’t want us to be perceived as just another woke Hollywood production that’s merely preaching to viewers…”… “The cast includes individuals who have faced cancellations at one point or another. There are arch conservatives and those with strong progressive political views. However, we all worked together on this film, which I found intriguing.”

The cancelled production features Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, and Dustin Hoffman, all of whom have garnered attention for various reasons. Notably, LaBeouf is embroiled in a legal dispute with his former girlfriend and musician FKA Twigs (real name Tahliah Debrett Barnett). She has accused him of physical and sexual abuse, stating that their relationship was the most harrowing experience of her life. She also claimed that he kept a loaded firearm near their bed and made her watch documentaries about murdered women. His trial is scheduled for October 14th.

1. Hoffman faced allegations of sexual misconduct towards a 17-year-old intern during the filming of the 1985 TV adaptation of “Death of a Salesman.” On the other hand, Voight is well-known for his conservative political views and ongoing support for Donald Trump, which remains a contentious topic in his strained relationship with daughter Angelina Jolie.

In the movie Megalopolis, Adam Driver plays Cesar Catilina, a forward-thinking architect with lofty ambitions. He intends to transform a radiant city into a utopia using his innovative material called megalon, while working alongside a questionable group of individuals. Francis Ford Coppola structured the extensive plot after an ancient Roman epic, and its foundations have been developing for over forty years.

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2024-08-27 14:23