Apple Original Films unveiled the riveting teaser trailer for the much-anticipated Martin Scorsese feature, “Killers of the Flower Moon.” The film’s premiere is slated for the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, May 20. Afterwards, in a collaborative venture with Paramount Pictures, it will be released exclusively in selected theaters on Friday, October 6, 2023. A broader release will follow on Friday, October 20, before it becomes available for global streaming on Apple TV+.
Plot Details and Historical Context
Set in the early 20th century, “Killers of the Flower Moon” tells the real-life tale of the Osage Nation. After the discovery of oil, the Osage people became some of the wealthiest in the world practically overnight. This sudden wealth, however, attracted the attention and greed of white interlopers. These intruders attempted to manipulate, extort, and steal as much Osage wealth as they could, ultimately resorting to murder.
Killers of the Flower Moon Casting and Production Team
The gripping narrative unfolds through the unlikely romance between Ernest Burkhart, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio, and Mollie Kyle, played by Lily Gladstone. An epic western crime saga, “Killers of the Flower Moon” delves into the collision between love and shocking betrayal. The stellar cast also includes Robert De Niro and Jesse Plemons.
Academy Award winner Scorsese directed the film from a screenplay he co-wrote with Eric Roth, based on David Grann’s bestselling book. The film hails from Apple Studios and was produced alongside Imperative Entertainment, Sikelia Productions, and Appian Way. Producers include Scorsese, Dan Friedkin, Bradley Thomas, and Daniel Lupi, with DiCaprio and a host of others serving as executive producers.
Both DiCaprio and De Niro are no strangers to Scorsese’s directorial genius, having previously worked with him on numerous critically acclaimed films. DiCaprio, who became a Scorsese regular with movies like “The Departed” and “The Wolf of Wall Street,” brings his signature depth and intensity to his role as Ernest Burkhart. De Niro, a Scorsese collaborator since “Taxi Driver,” also joins the cast, promising another unforgettable performance. The pairing of these two Hollywood heavyweights in “Killers of the Flower Moon” marks another milestone in their distinguished careers and adds an extra layer of anticipation for the film’s release.
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