It's been 2 years since Wes Anderson's last film, and fans of the 55-year-old director have been craving some color back in cinema, given the visual treat his movies always provide. Luckily for them, they’re about to get exactly that - this time in the form of an espionage thriller!
The first trailer for Wes Anderson’s espionage film, The Phoenician Scheme, is set to release next week. The film boasts a massive ensemble cast featuring Michael Cera, Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Bryan Cranston, Tom Hanks, Riz Ahmed, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Richard Ayoade, Rupert Friend, and Benedict Cumberbatch. Fans have been eagerly waiting for the trailer to drop, speculating about what the plot might entail.
Hilarious Fan Reactions
As the days count down until the trailer drops, fans have taken to the internet to share their amusing takes on the movie.
"Benicio still fine as a m*er ," a fan pointed.
While everyone is raving about another Wes Anderson movie, this user hilariously takes a moment to praise the looks of one of the cast members - Benicio del Toro, who has made 58 the new 18.
"No Bill Murray? Doesn't seem like a Wes Anderson film without him," wondered another.
Wait a minute! As this fan points out - The Phoenician Scheme has such a massive ensemble cast, but there's no sight of Bill Murray? A Wes Anderson film without Bill Murray is like Christmas without Santa!
Insanely brilliant! (via @kirsten_fernand / X)
Espionage thriller? Check. Massive and talented ensemble cast? Check. Directed by the legendary Wes Anderson? Check. Looks like this movie has all the ingredients to be insanely brilliant!
"Oh yes, another Wes Anderson film where spies exchange classified information via meticulously handwritten letters and perfectly symmetrical stares," a fan joked.
Since it's an espionage thriller directed by Wes Anderson, we obviously must expect style. Like spies exchanging classified information via meticulously handwritten letters and perfectly symmetrical stares, as this fan jokes.
"Michael Cera, Benicio del Toro, AND Tom Hanks in a Wes Anderson espionage film? This is what dreams are made of," commented another.
What a coincidence - this fan had been dreaming of Michael Cera, Benicio del Toro, and Tom Hanks starring in a Wes Anderson espionage film all this time. Looks like dreams do come true!
Wes Anderson’s espionage film, The Phoenician Scheme, has certainly piqued the interest of fans, who are eagerly looking forward to how visually stunning even the trailer will be when it drops next week. The film is set to release nationwide on June 6.

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