Bleecker Street has revealed a first look atJules, their upcoming science-fiction comedy/drama starring Academy Award winnerBen Kingsley. Kingsley won the gold statuette in 1982, the same yearSteven SpielbergreleasedE.T. The Extra-Terrestrial.Forty years on, Kingsley will have his own close encounter — combined with a shot onCocoonfor good measure. Directed byMarc Turtletaub(Puzzle), the film sees Kingsley star as Milton, an ordinary man living a quiet life which is turned upside down after a visitor from outer space lands in his back garden.
The film stars Kingsley, who won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role forGandhi, alongsideHarriet Sansom Harris(Licorice Pizza),Zoe Winters(Succession),Jade Quon(Transformers: The Last Knight),andJane Curtin(3rd Rock from the Sun). Turtletaub, the director, was also nominated for an Academy Award for his work onLittle Miss Sunshine, and the film was produced byDeborah Liebling(65) andAndy Daly(Review),Michael B. ClarkandAlex Turtletaub(The Miseducation of Cameron Post).
In a peaceful small town of western Pennsylvania, resides a man leading a tranquil life defined by routine. However, his predictable days take an unexpected turn when aUFO and its extraterrestrial passenger make a crash landingin his backyard. From that moment on, Milton’s life is forever changed as he forms a deep bond with the otherworldly visitor whom he and his friends fondly name “Jules.”
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Amidst the growing connection between Milton and Jules, complications arise when their presence is discovered by two curious neighbors. The situation becomes even more intriguing and troubling as the government swiftly intervenes, causing the neighbors to navigate a series of comical and imaginative events in a haphazard fashion. As the adventure unfolds, the three unlikely companions embark on a whimsical journey in the twilight of their lives and reflect on the true purpose of life, thanks to the little blue man who fell from the sky.
JulesHas Already Received Warm Reviews
The film had its world premiere at the 2023 Sonoma International Film Festival, where it was featured as the opening night film, and was so well received thatit took home the Stolman Audience Awardfor Best Feature.
Bleecker Street will release the movie in North America in theaters on August 11. You can check out the trailer forJulesdown below.
