Ridley Scott's Post-Apocalyptic The Dog Stars Drops First Trailer
Jacob Elordi leads the post-apocalyptic thriller, which adapts Peter Heller’s novel and opens in theaters August 28, 20th Century Studios said.
- On Thursday, 20th Century Studios revealed the first trailer for director Ridley Scott's thriller "The Dog Stars" at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, giving it a high-profile slot during the studio's presentation.
- Based on Peter Heller's 2012 novel, the film follows a pilot named Hig and a military survivalist named Bangley as they navigate a brutal post-apocalyptic world after a deadly flu virus decimates humanity.
- Jacob Elordi leads the cast as Hig, replacing Paul Mescal, and is joined by Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, Benedict Wong, and Allison Janney in the ensemble thriller.
- The film arrives in theaters on August 28, marking Scott's return to 20th Century Studios where he previously had a 5-year run from 2012 to 2017.
- Disney's presentation also teased upcoming titles including "Wild Horse Nine," "Toy Story 5," "The Devil Wears Prada 2," and a live-action "Moana" remake.
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Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic The Dog Stars drops first trailer
Post-apocalyptic scenarios are a longtime staple of science fiction, and director Ridley Scott's latest film, The Dog Stars, falls firmly into that subgenre. Based on Peter Heller's critically acclaimed 2012 novel, the story depicts the aftermath of a deadly flu virus that wiped out most of humanity. The studio released the first trailer at CinemaCon, introduced by a video message from Scott, who said that his adaptation "is particularly tailore…
First trailer: Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley star in Ridley Scott's 'The Dog Stars'
Watch the new trailer for 20th Century Studios' "The Dog Stars," directed by Ridley Scott and starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin and Margaret Qualley. In theaters Aug. 28.
'The Dog Stars' First Look: Ridley Scott Sci-Fi Flick Teased At CinemaCon
20th Century Studios has offered a first look at The Dog Stars, Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic thriller based on the novel by Peter Heller, which is slated to open in theaters on August 28. The film version “is particularly tailored for the big screen. Every frame, I hope, will really blow you away,” the director told […]
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