Hold on tight, folks: Bong Joon Ho is making a grand comeback. The acclaimed Korean filmmaker, fresh off his Oscar-sweeping triumph with Parasite, is diving headfirst into a wild, satirical sci-fi realm with Mickey 17, featuring multiple Robert Pattinsons. You’ll spot two of them—Mickey 17 and Mickey 18—on the cover of Empire’s December 2024 issue.
While the issue won’t be available on newsstands until Thursday, 24 October (you can also order your copy online), we’re giving you an exclusive sneak peek into its contents. Parasite catapulted Bong Joon Ho into the limelight, and now he’s set to conquer interstellar space with a Hollywood budget in a genre-defying epic. Empire sits down with Director Bong, along with stars Robert Pattinson, Steven Yeun, and Naomi Ackie, to discuss the ambitious scale and unique Bong-style of this upcoming project.
In the midst of COVID’s impact, the rise of streaming, and the dawn of AI, the film industry is undergoing significant transformations. Empire conducts a comprehensive poll of filmmakers across Hollywood and beyond, addressing the pivotal questions about the current state and future of the industry. The next Star Wars series boasts an impressive lineup of directors, including Jon Watts, Bryce Dallas Howard, Lee Isaac Chung, David Lowery, Jake Schreier, and Daniels. Empire brings together the entire team (minus Daniels, who’s lost in the multiverse) for an insightful roundtable discussion about the faraway galaxy.
Before Paul Atreides, the Bene Gesserit were already weaving their galaxy-altering schemes. Empire delves into the six-part series that explores the origins of the sisterhood, unraveling the complex saga of its creation. How does Barry Jenkins transition from Moonlight to prequelizing a Disney classic? The director shares his epic journey to the Pride Lands with Empire, discussing his approach to a new style of filmmaking and paying homage to the beloved original. The powerhouse performer is set to take center stage in Wicked as the green-skinned Elphaba. In a career-spanning interview, she talks to Empire about her experiences as an outsider, singing alongside Ariana Grande, and working with cinematic legends.
Marielle Heller returns with a black comedy of epic proportions, featuring Amy Adams as a mother convinced she’s turning into a dog. Empire chats with Heller and Adams about the fur-flying fun. This month’s news section brings you the latest from Middle-earth via Philippa Boyens; a closer look at Timothée Chalamet’s Bob Dylan with A Complete Unknown director James Mangold; a tour of Nosferatu’s abode with Robert Eggers; an in-depth look at the papal thriller Conclave; a deep dive into the trailer for the chimp-centric Robbie Williams biopic Better Man; a chat with Danny Dyer over a pint (of milk); and much more.
In the home entertainment section, we discuss the massive success of Inside Out 2 with director Kelsey Mann; revisit the entire Elm Street saga with Robert Englund; break down the kill-by-kill action in In A Violent Nature; rank the Saw movies; get behind the wheel of Will & Harper with Will Ferrell and Harper Steele; give The Princess Bride the masterpiece treatment; and more. Reviews in this issue include Steve McQueen’s intense war drama Blitz; Sean Baker’s romantic crime drama Anora; August Wilson adaptation The Piano Lesson; genre-shifting crime musical Emila Pérez; documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story; Pedro Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door; superhero satire The Franchise; and many others.
The Mickey 17 issue hits newsstands on Thursday, 24 October. Order your copy online now.
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