The Phoenician Scheme
After try out with the world of Roald Dahl , Wes Anderson is back for another original fib in the form ofThe Phoenician Scheme , whichScreenRantis tempt its viewers to add up to for a special early screening . The movie , written by Andersonon a story developed by him and Roman Coppola , the bleak comedy center on wealthy stage business owner , Benicio del Toro ’s Zsa - zsa Korda , well - renowned for his successful ventures and frequent aeronautical crashes . When he elects to name his daughter , a conical buoy , as the sole successor to his estate , they find themselves the targets of a wide array of enemies .
Just over a week before it gets its broad dismissal , ScreenRantwill be hosting two special early screenings ofThe Phoenician Scheme . The screenings will be hold concurrently in Los Angeles at AMC The Grove and New York City at AMC Lincoln Square at 7 p.m. on Wednesday , May 21 . just the ticket are modified , so for those looking to trip up Anderson ’s latest quirky effort , emailliam.c@screenrant.comfor New York City orjoe@screenrant.comfor Los Angelesnow to determine more contingent and secure your speckle !
Why You Should Join ScreenRant’s Early Phoenician Scheme Screening
The Movie Marks A Series Of Exciting Reunions For Anderson
Anderson ’s movies have always been on the more eccentric side of filmmaking , often featuring highly saturated visual palettes and stylishly minimalistic filmmaking and practical effects . When it do toThe Phoenician Scheme , though , there are a lot of reasons why hearing should giveScreenRant ’s early screen a watch . First and world-class is the fact that they ’ll be able to conjoin those in attending ofthis yr ’s Cannes Film Festivalby check the film before extensive audiences .
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One of the more exciting , though , is just how many reunions Anderson has put together in the movie’screative team . The Phoenician Schemecast alone consists of those who have worked with the author / theatre director on a number of herald titles , peculiarly del Toro , Tom Hanks , Bryan Cranston , Scarlett Johansson , Bill Murray , Willem Dafoe and Benedict Cumberbatch . The castalso boast a few first - time pardner for the Oscar victor , include Mia Threapleton as Zsa - zsa ’s daughter , Sister Liesl , Michael Cera and Riz Ahmed .
Lastly , The Phoenician Schemeserves as Anderson ’s paying back to the braggy screen after his success withNetflix’sThe Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More . Considering it ’s also his first alive - natural process movie not to be shoot by Robert Yeoman , but instead by six - metre Oscar nominee Bruno Delbonnel , a theatrical exhibit will be the best way to experience how the twain ’s styles do together for another unequalled romp .
Cast
The Phoenician Scheme is a dark , father - daughter espionage taradiddle from Wes Anderson with a star topology - studded cast including Tom Hanks , Benicio del Toro , Scarlett Johansson , Benedict Cumberbatch , and more .
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