The adaptation of “Megalopolis” has been one of the most ambitious projects of filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, who has been developing this original idea for decades and was finally able to bring it to reality in 2024.
The story follows an architect (played by Adam Driver) who wants to rebuild New York City as a utopia after a devastating disaster. The Ferrari actor was joined by several A-list stars, like Giancarlo Esposito and Aubrey Plaza.
The science fiction film will be released in theaters on September 27 of this year, and just a few days ago its first official trailer was uploaded, but Lionsgate took it down for being the wrong one.
Where was Megalopolis shot?
“Megalopolis” was primarily filmed in Atlanta and the surrounding areas of Georgia, due to its versatility in representing various aspects of the futuristic and science fiction urban landscape depicted in the movie.
According to Cinema Clock, the production used “a mix of practical sets and advanced CGI to create the film’s unique vision of a modern ‘New Rome’“. FOX 5 Atlanta reported that the filming set was located at Trilith Studios in Fayetteville.
Undoubtedly, the large budget of $120 millions helped make the scenes even more impressive with their staging. Some of them were filmed on soundstages and other locations with the necessary sets.