'It's Kill or Be Killed' in the World of Ridley Scott's Apocalyptic New Movie
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Key Points:
- Ridley Scott is directing a new apocalyptic sci-fi film, The Dog Stars, based on Peter Heller’s novel, with a new trailer offering more insight into the post-apocalyptic world and its survivalist characters.
- The film stars Jacob Elordi as Hig, a young pilot, alongside Josh Brolin as a military survivalist named Bangley, and features a cast including Margaret Qualley, Allison Janney, Benedict Wong, and Guy Pearce.
- The story follows Hig’s journey after receiving a mysterious radio transmission, prompting him to leave his isolated homestead in search of hope and humanity in a brutal world where survival is instinct but humanity is a choice.
- The Dog Stars screenplay is written by Mark L. Smith, known for Twisters and The Revenant, and the film marks Scott’s return to sci-fi directing since 2017’s Alien: Covenant.
- The Dog Stars is set to be released in theaters on August 28, generating interest due to its talented cast and Scott’s involvement.