It’s no secret that we are HUGE fans of the Fifth Element and MOST of Luc Besson’s work. Well the legendary director is ready to share his next sci-fi epic Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets with the universe and it looks to be hands down amazing! The movie is based on the classic French science fiction graphic novel series “Valerian and Laureline” and stars Dane DeHaan and Cara Delevingne.
Look for it in theaters next July and check out the teaser below!
Synopsis:
Rooted in the classic graphic novel series, Valerian and Laureline- visionary writer/director Luc Besson advances this iconic source material into a contemporary, unique and epic science fiction saga.
Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are special operatives for the government of the human territories charged with maintaining order throughout the universe.
Under directive from their Commander (Clive Owen), Valerian and Laureline embark on a mission to the breathtaking intergalactic city of Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis comprised of thousands of different species from all four corners of the universe. Alpha’s seventeen million inhabitants have converged over time- uniting their talents, technology and resources for the betterment of all. Unfortunately, not everyone on Alpha shares in these same objectives; in fact, unseen forces are at work, placing our race in great danger.
Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen, Rihanna, Ethan Hawke, John Goodman, Herbie Hancock, Kris Wu
