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‘The Life Of Chuck’ Launches & ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Expands Into Crowded Market – Specialty Box Office
- Wes Anderson's film The Phoenician Scheme starring Benicio del Toro, Michael Cera, and Mia Threapleton expanded to 1,678 screens in June 2025 after opening in 16 locations.
- The film's expansion followed positive reception to its unique score by Alexandre Desplat, who integrated classical and diegetic music inspired by Igor Stravinsky's 1955 Greeting Prelude.
- Desplat used on-screen radios and bands as sources of music, avoiding character-specific themes, while Michael Cera described the production as fulfilling and noted Anderson’s attention to detail.
- The Phoenician Scheme earned about $6.25 million in its wide opening weekend with 56% male and 59% aged 18-34 in its audience, achieving the best limited opening and per-screen average in 2025.
- The film’s success indicates strong market demand for Anderson’s auteur style supported by Desplat’s score, while Neon is preparing a nationwide rollout for The Life Of Chuck, targeting Stephen King fans.
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‘The Life Of Chuck’ Launches & ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Expands Into Crowded Market – Specialty Box Office
'The Phoenician Scheme' led the indie film box office testing the indie film box office with 'The Life Of Chuck,' 'Dangerous Animals' and 'Bring Her Back'
Michael Cera was surprised by how much screen time he has in 'The Phoenician Scheme'
The actor tells EW about how director Wes Anderson made him feel confident while filming the new movie — and teases their upcoming project.Focus Features Michael Cera as Bjorn in 'The Phoenician Scheme'Key PointsMichael Cera details "the biggest shock" he got when he first read the script for Wes Anderson's new film, The Phoenician Scheme.Cera recalls taking private dinners with Anderson in the editing suite and seeing the "particular" way Ander…
The Phoenician Scheme: Wes Anderson Says God Might Have Cast Bill Murray
Photo Credit: A24 Wes Anderson opened up about casting Bill Murray as God during a recent interview promoting The Phoenician Scheme. While discussing the film’s surreal afterlife scenes, Anderson revealed how Murray stepped into the divine role with ease, calling the casting choice something that “possibly God did.” Wes Anderson on how Bill Murray was cast as God in The Phoenician Scheme Bill Murray plays God in The Phoenician Scheme, but direct…
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