The coming a Wes Anderson movie is, at this point in the comedy auteur’s career, kind of an event. There’s nothing really like Anderson’s filmography anywhere else in cinema. Wes’ signature quiet, yet exuberant sense of humor lovingly displayed with soothing color palates and masterful symmetry offers a bright highlight to any moment in time that his movies come out.
Cue the release of the trailer for his latest film, Asteroid City.
Per usual, there are the spoils that come with any Wes Anderson film including a massive, glitzy ensemble cast, a cheeky modern reimagining of lands and times in the somewhat recent past, and beautifully wry dialogue. Asteroid City brings together the likes of Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton, Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody, Liev Schreiber, Hope Davis, Stephen Park, Maya Hawke, Steve Carell, Matt Dillon, Hong Chau, Willem Dafoe, Margot Robbie, Jake Ryan, Tony Revolori, and Jeff Goldblum and has the alluring feel of a vintage Route 66 postcard, tinged with irony that’s perfect for 2023.
From the looks of trailer, it looks to be exact film that the world would want from Wes after the pandemic. Get your first look/taste of Asteroid City here, then pine for a visit until its release on Jun. 16th.