The Phoenician Scheme marks Wes Anderson’s return with a quirky espionage comedy sure to thrill longtime fans. The first trailer for The Phoenician Scheme has officially landed, and it promises a quirky, stylized ride through espionage, eccentricity, and Anderson’s trademark whimsy.
Billed as an espionage thriller, The Phoenician Scheme is Anderson’s 13th feature film and once again co-written with frequent collaborator Roman Coppola.
The film boasts a characteristically overstuffed ensemble, led by Benicio del Toro as Zsa-zsa Korda . A daredevil millionaire who’s survived six plane crashes and fathered ten children, including a nun named Liesel played by Mia Threapleton.
Plot Snapshot
Zsa-zsa embarks on a globe-trotting mission with tutor Bjorn Lund (Michael Cera) to safeguard his empire. Along the way, they cross paths with wild characters, including Uncle Nubar (a notably hairy Benedict Cumberbatch), a revolutionary named Excaliber (Rupert Friend), and Richard Ayoade as a freedom fighter.
All-Star Cast
Anderson once again pulls from his deep well of recurring collaborators. The ensemble includes:
- Scarlett Johansson
- Tom Hanks
- Jeffrey Wright
- Charlotte Gainsbourg
- Mathieu Amalric
- Bryan Cranston
Expected Premiere
The Phoenician Scheme is set for release in late May, with strong buzz around a possible Cannes Film Festival premiere earlier that month.
The trailer teases Anderson’s signature visuals: symmetrical shots, retro costumes, and idiosyncratic dialogue. They all set against a backdrop of international intrigue.
Source: The Guardian