It’s here! The trailer for Valerian And The City of A Thousand Planets has dropped and it looks AWESOME.
Starring model Cara Delevingne, Ethan Hawke, John Goodman and even Rihanna, we already knew it was going to be good – but this action-loaded teaser promises so, so much more.
From @LucBesson, the visionary director of The Fifth Element. Watch the teaser trailer for #Valerian starring @DaneDeHaan & @CaraDelevingne. pic.twitter.com/zdIFpDwrRM
— Valerian Movie (@ValerianMovie) November 10, 2016
Due to hit screens next July, it is inspired by the French comic series about a utopian world where humanity has perfected the art of both space and time travel.
It’s directed by Luc Besson – yep, the genius who brought us The Fifth Element in 1997 – who celebrated the trailer’s release with a live Q&A session on Twitter.
And in just a few moments we learnt pretty much everything we wanted to know about him and the Valerian project.
For example, he is probably one of the Valerian stories’ biggest fanboys…
It's been a big part of my life since I was 10 years old. It took me a long time to make it and I didn't want to get it wrong. #AskLucBesson https://t.co/W5lIUj3pFE
— Luc Besson (@lucbesson) November 10, 2016
When I was 10, every Wednesday there was a comic book with 2 pages of #Valerian in, and I discovered it then. #AskLucBesson https://t.co/1GMpPlMCxH
— Luc Besson (@lucbesson) November 10, 2016
Yes I do, and I still enjoy it a lot. Especially in the Winter, near the fireplace. #AskLucBesson #Valerian https://t.co/bY7NcgFRhh
— Luc Besson (@lucbesson) November 10, 2016
In fact, he considers himself deeply involved…
I'm in love with Laureline, but don't tell #Valerian..! #AskLucBesson https://t.co/1X1wFxEda9
— Luc Besson (@lucbesson) November 10, 2016
We learnt who was the most mischievous actor to work with on Valerian. Looking at you, Cara…
Definitely @CaraDelevingne! #AskLucBesson #Valerian https://t.co/2bMqOdvStY
— Luc Besson (@lucbesson) November 10, 2016
…compared to grown-up Rihanna…
She is very professional and it was a pure pleasure. No ego, she is focused and at the service of directors. #AskLucBesson #Valerian https://t.co/nsuPGe0z4s
— Luc Besson (@lucbesson) November 10, 2016
We discovered how many people are needed to bring a movie like this together…
They were made in Paris by Chief costume designer Olivier Beriot with more than 400 people working on the 1000 costumes. #AskLucBesson https://t.co/ImT5aDAb0b
— Luc Besson (@lucbesson) November 10, 2016
900 during the shooting and another 900 on post-production. #AskLucBesson #Valerian https://t.co/Fc63sdn4Yw
— Luc Besson (@lucbesson) November 10, 2016
Preparation is key. We started prepping #Valerian a year before the first day of shooting. The storyboard is 6000 drawings! #AskLucBesson https://t.co/s718Rw652X
— Luc Besson (@lucbesson) November 10, 2016
I don't know the exact number but definitely more than 200! #AskLucBesson #Valerian https://t.co/xkQQn048g0
— Luc Besson (@lucbesson) November 10, 2016
And there was an actual promise for more sci-fi gems to come…
Yes, I promise! #AskLucBesson #Valerian https://t.co/86Oi9sghye
— Luc Besson (@lucbesson) November 10, 2016
If the first one is a success, you will have me on your back for many years to come! #AskLucBesson #Valerian https://t.co/eSD6lMaTGc
— Luc Besson (@lucbesson) November 10, 2016
…But nothing to do with The Fifth Element
Yes. #AskLucBesson #Valerian https://t.co/3JndgJW2H6
— Luc Besson (@lucbesson) November 10, 2016
Luc shared a very brief, almost poetic, CV…
I started writing at 13 when I lived in the country, it was my way of escaping. I produce because no-one wanted to produce me! #AskLucBesson https://t.co/mXn8Nmn9ll
— Luc Besson (@lucbesson) November 10, 2016
And how, as the boss, he really doesn’t ask for much. Um…
No ego. Some talent. And to trust me until death. #AskLucBesson #Valerian https://t.co/XiSPHkeDtu
— Luc Besson (@lucbesson) November 10, 2016
That said, he just seems like a pretty nice guy.
Thanks for all of your questions guys! 😍 I hope you enjoy the #Valerian teaser! 🚀 #AskLucBesson pic.twitter.com/KNaZWqoys2
— Luc Besson (@lucbesson) November 10, 2016
Thanks, Luc, we can’t wait for the movie!
