‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Trailer: Wes Anderson Returns With Father-Daughter Drama, Absurd Action and a Star-Studded Cast

In the trailer for “The Phoenician Scheme,” I find myself captivated by the nuanced portrayals of a complex father-daughter relationship, embodied by Benicio del Toro and Mia Threapleton, under the direction of the talented Wes Anderson.

As a cinephile, I found myself immersed in the intriguing tale of European tycoon Zsa-zsa Korda, portrayed masterfully by Guillermo Del Toro. In this captivating drama, Olivia Threapleton brilliantly plays his daughter, Sister Liesel, who shares a unique dynamic with her tutor Bjorn Lund, played by the charming Michael Cera. The ensemble cast also includes heavyweights such as Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Jeffrey Wright, Riz Ahmed, Scarlett Johansson, Richard Ayoade, Mathieu Amalric, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis, and Benedict Cumberbatch, each delivering a stellar performance. This film promises an enthralling journey that I eagerly anticipate experiencing.

Film titled ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ was filmed in Germany. Together with Roman Coppola, Anderson penned the script, while Alexandre Desplat created the music.

Anderson’s latest projects include “Asteroid City” from 2023 and “The French Dispatch” released in 2021. He received his first Oscar for the short film, “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar,” in the year 2024.

Anderson’s recent works have been “Asteroid City” (2023) and “The French Dispatch” (2021). He earned his first Oscar for the short film, “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar,” in 2024.

The movie was created by Anderson through American Empirical Pictures, along with Jeremy Dawson, John Peet, and Steven Rales from Indian Paintbrush. This film is being distributed by Focus Features, who have previously handled the distribution of Anderson’s “Asteroid City” and “Moonrise Kingdom.

Anderson’s films are recognized for their uniform and distinctive visual aesthetic, yet in 2023, the director stated, “When I’m creating a movie, what I rarely ponder is myself or my unique style, my voice.

Anderson ponders about what’s fresh for this film, striving to create the finest production possible and gather the most talented collaborators. However, each time he makes a movie, the common response is, ‘You can easily tell it’s his work!’

The film will have a limited release May 30 and expand wider June 6.

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2025-04-07 15:46