Lionsgate has handled distribution for several of Francis Ford Coppola’s previous projects, including “Apocalypse Now Final Cut,” “The Conversation,” “The Cotton Club Encore,” “Tucker: The Man and His Dream,” and “One From the Heart: Reprise.” In a statement, Coppola said:
“One rule of business I’ve always followed and prioritized (to my benefit) is to continue working with companies and teams who over time have proven to be good friends as well as great collaborators. This is why I am thrilled to have Adam Fogelson and Lionsgate Studios release ‘Megalopolis.’ I am confident they will apply the same tender love and care given to ‘Apocalypse Now,’ which is currently in its 45th year of astounding revenue and appreciation.”
Meanwhile, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson spoke of how his company strives “to be a home for bold and daring artists, and ‘Megalopolis’ proves there is no one more bold or daring than the maestro, Francis Ford Coppola.”
With its grandiose story, “Megalopolis” is shaping up to be one of many sci-fi movies that could blow fans away in 2024. Coppola’s first film since 2011’s “Twixt” is set in an alternate version of New York called New Rome, and sees Adam Driver play artist Cesar Catilina, who has a vision to reinvent the city and establish a utopian alternative. There’s also superpowers involved and, according to the “Megalopolis” trailer, giant statues come to life. Sign us up!
