This gaggle of folks are they in some sort of purgatory?
Or is the movie some sort of self-reflection on behalf of Anderson duringCovidwhen he was developing the script?
The latter question was asked at this afternoonsCannespress conference for the film.
Jake Ryan, Scarlett Johansson, Wes Anderson and Jason Schwartzman attend the “Asteroid City” photocall at the 76th annual Cannes film festival.Getty Images
I dont think there would be a quarantine in the story if we werent experiencing it.
It wasnt deliberate, he said.
Writing is the most improvisational part of the whole process.
It relies on having nothing, said Anderson relishing the scripted part of his cinema process.
For Anderson, it wasnt so bad.
The making of the movie during Covid protocols, it really suited us.
It worked for us.
I loved that we formed a troupe and stayed together and sat at a long table and had dinner.
He says Why do you live?
Dont know if theres an answer other than that.
Without exactly knowing, Cranston says, He conducts it.
He makes the adjustments as he goes.
Like the dialogue in the film.
Theres a part where Augie goes in talks to the director.
Augie says, I dont understand the play.
He says you dont have to.
Just keep telling the story.
Last night in its world premiere at Cannes,Asteroid Cityreceived a six-and-a-half minute standing ovation.
Asteroid Cityhits theaters on June 16 from Focus Features.
