Key facts about "Asteroid City"

"Asteroid City": Everything You Need to Know About Wes Anderson's Star-Studded Extraterrestrial Adventure

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Director Wes Anderson's upcoming movie, Asteroid City, is set in a small desert town obsessed with UFOs and aliens in 1955.

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The film features an ensemble cast of Hollywood's biggest stars, including Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, and Margot Robbie, among others.

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Asteroid City will debut at the 76th Cannes Film Festival in May before releasing in select theaters on June 16 and wide release on June 23.

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Anderson directed and wrote the screenplay, while Steven Rales and Jeremy Dawson produced the film with his usual creative team.

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The official synopsis teases a disrupted Junior Stargazer convention as a result of world-changing events.

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The movie follows Jason Schwartzman's character, stranded in town with his children, who forms a bond with Scarlett Johansson's character amidst the chaos.

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Tom Hanks plays Schwartzman's father-in-law, whose approval of the potential new romance is uncertain.

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Anderson's signature themes of grief and family drama are sure to make an appearance in Asteroid City.

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With its star-studded cast and unique storyline, Asteroid City is set to make a big impact on the film industry this summer.

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Although not expected to be available for streaming upon its theatrical release, audiences can anticipate a captivating and visually stunning movie experience.

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