Enjoy watching and listening to Wes Anderson talk about creating the ideal set for the film.
Wes Anderson directed Asteroid City and co-wrote the screenplay with Roman Coppola. Anderson produced the film with his long-time collaborators, Jeremy Dawson and Steven Rales.
Scarlett Johansson in director Wes Anderson’s ASTEROID CITY, a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Pop. 87 Productions/Focus Features
The film takes place in 1955 in a fictional town called Asteroid City. Parents and students from across the country gather for a scholarly competition. During the Junior Stargazer competition, there is recreation, rest, drama, comedy and romance. World-changing events disrupt the event.
Steve Carell in director Wes Anderson’s ASTEROID CITY, a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Pop. 87 Productions/Focus Features
The film headlines an impressive ensemble cast: Scarlett Johansson, Jason Schwartzman, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Tilda Swinton, Jeffrey Wright, Ed Norton, Adrien Brody, Liev Schreiber, Hope Davis, Steve Carell, Matt Dillon, Willem Dafoe, Rupert Friend, Margot Robbie and Jeff Goldblum.
(L to R) Fisher Stevens, Jeffrey Wright, Tony Revolori, and Bob Balaban in director Wes Anderson’s ASTEROID CITY, a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Pop. 87 Productions/Focus Features
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(L to R) Liev Schreiber, Steve Carell, Steve Park, and Hope Davis in writer/director Wes Anderson’s ASTEROID CITY, released by Focus Features. Credit: Courtesy of Pop. 87 Productions/Focus Features
