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Don’t Look Up is an upcoming American satirical disaster film directed by Adam McKay. The film stars an ensemble cast including Jennifer Lawrence, Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet, Ariana Grande, Meryl Streep, and Cate Blanchett. The film is scheduled to be released on November 24, 2020, by Netflix.
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Don’t Look Up – The Movie
Don’t Look Up is an upcoming American satirical comedy-drama film directed by Ned Benson and written by Benson and Elizabeth Olsen. The film stars an ensemble cast including Jennifer Lawrence, Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Jonah Hill, Timothée Chalamet, Ariana Grande, Meryl Streep, and Tyler Perry. The plot follows two low-level astronomers who go on a media tour to warn the public about an approaching asteroid that will strike Earth in six months.
The project was first announced in February 2019, with Brie Larson attached to star and produce. In May 2019, DiCaprio joined the cast of the film, with Grande also signing on that month. Production was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic but eventually began in October 2020.
Don’t Look Up is scheduled to be released on Netflix on December 11, 2020.
The Cast You Didn’t Know You Wanted
The cast of “Don’t Look Up” is full of Hollywood A-listers, but there are a few surprises in store for fans of the movie. Here are the cast members you didn’t know you wanted to see in the film.
Leonardo DiCaprio as Steve Carell
The two-time Academy Award winner is no stranger to playing intense characters, and he brings that same intensity to his portrayal of Steve Carell in “Don’t Look Up.” DiCaprio’s performance is sure to be a highlights of the film.
Jennifer Lawrence as Julia Roberts
Jennifer Lawrence is one of the most talented actresses of her generation, and she does not disappoint in her role as Julia Roberts. Lawrence’s performance is full of humor and heart, and she brings a new dimension to the character.
Chris Evans as Brad Pitt
Chris Evans is best known for his work as Captain America, but he also has a trove of comedic talent. In “Don’t Look Up,” Evans plays Brad Pitt, and his performance is sure to be one of the most talked-about aspects of the film.
Sacha Baron Cohen as Leonardo DiCaprio
Sacha Baron Cohen is one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood, and he brings that versatility to his role as Leonardo DiCaprio. Baron Cohen’s performance is both funny and serious, and he brings a new dimension to the character.
Leonardo DiCaprio as Ted
Leonardo DiCaprio as Ted
We all know and love Leonardo DiCaprio, but did you know that he was once seriously considered for the role of Ted in the movie “Don’t Look Up”? Unfortunately, DiCaprio was unable to commit to the role due to scheduling conflicts, but we can’t help but wonder what could have been.
Jennifer Lawrence as Maggie
Jennifer Lawrence is probably one of the most well-known and beloved actresses working today. She’s funny, relatable, and has some seriously impressive acting chops. So, it’s no surprise that she was cast as the lead in Don’t Look Up – a new movie about two astronomers who discover that a comet is on course to collide with Earth.
Lawrence plays Maggie, a cynical and jaded astronomer who is initially reluctant to share her discovery with the world. But, as the end of the world grows closer, Maggie realizes that she has to take action and tries to warn as many people as possible about the impending disaster.
Don’t Look Up is set to be released in 2021, and we can’t wait to see Jennifer Lawrence in this unlikely role!
Timothée Chalamet as Peter
In a recent interview, director Richard Curtis stated that his leading man for the upcoming film “Don’t Look Up” was none other than Timothée Chalamet. Chalamet, who shot to fame with his role in “Call Me By Your Name”, is set to play Peter, an astronomer who tries to warn the world of an impending asteroid. The cast also includes Jennifer Lawrence, Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, and more.
Meryl Streep as Nancy
No one could play the role of Nancy better than Meryl Streep. She has the perfect combination of strength and vulnerability that the character needs. She would be able to handle the emotional scenes with ease and capture the audience’s attention every time she is on screen.
Ariana Grande as Kylie
Ariana Grande is one of the most popular singers in the world, and she’s also a pretty good actress. She’s appeared in a few movies and TV shows, but her role in Don’t Look Up is easily her most memorable. Grande plays Kylie, a small-time pop star who finds herself caught up in a massive conspiracy. The movie also stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, and Timothee Chalamet.
Kid Cudi as himself
In the role of himself, Scott Mescudi a.k.a. Kid Cudi is the person you didn’t know you wanted in this cast. As an actor, Cudi has shown his range in films like Need for Speed and Entourage, but it’s his performance in this movie that has us convinced he needs to be in more films. In Don’t Look Up, Cudi plays a wasted musician who is dragged along onœa media tour by two scientists who are trying to warn the world about an oncoming asteroid. While his role is small, it’s his scenes that are some of the funniest and most memorable in the film.
Jonah Hill as Mark
Jonah Hill is in talks to join the cast of Don’t Look Up, a new movie from director Adam McKay. The film, which is set to start filming in Boston this fall, will also star Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Hill is set to play Mark, a character who is described as “a low-level astronomers who discovers that a comet is on a collision course with Earth.” Lawrence and DiCaprio will play astronomers who attempt to warn the world about the impending disaster.
McKay’s previous films include The Big Short and Vice. He also directed the pilot for the HBO series Succession.
Himesh Patel as Tom
Himesh Patel is an English actor, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for playing the lead role of Jack Malik in the musical fantasy comedy-drama Yesterday. Patel also starred in the EastEnders soap opera as Nasir Khan from 2007 to 2010.
