‘Don’t let it out!’ Warns the ominous first poster forMorgan. After revealing the first photos yesterday, 20th Century Fox has unleashed the first teaser trailer for this thrilling new sci-fi drama. And it promises to have us questioning what it means to be human. It will surely be one of the highlights of the fall moviegoing season.
‘What Is Morgan?’ Is set to become a trending topic on Twitter throughout the day. But once we see what this first look footage contains, we get a fairly clear picture of what we’re up against. InMoragn, a corporate troubleshooter (Kate Mara) is sent to a remote, top-secret location, where she is to investigate and evaluate a terrifyingaccident. She learns the event was triggered by a seemingly innocent “human,” who presents a mystery of both infinite promise and incalculable danger.
You can take a closer look in this exclusive teaser trailer thanks toYoutube.Morganmarks the feature directorial debut ofLuke Scott, celebrated commercial director and son of legendary filmmakerRidley Scott. Also starring in the movie isPaul Giamatti, whom we got a look at in yesterday’s photos.MaraandGiamattiare joined by a stellar ensemble cast that includesAnya Taylor-Joy,Toby Jones,Rose Leslie,Boyd Holbrook,Michelle YeohandJennifer Jason Leighin her first role since this past December’sThe Hateful Eight.Luke Scotthad this to say about the story.
“What Morgan really alludes to is human beings becoming, in a sense, the creator. Not in a traditionalreligioussense, but an idea that we have the capabilities to become our own creator. And what I suspect could happen - we’ve seen it in all these movies, whether it’s Frankenstein or Metropolis - it’s the creation of a being that is greater than the creator. That is fascinating to me, and it definitely feels like a next stage ofevolutionin the real world.”
Jake Scottis directing from a script bySeth Owens, which landed on The Black List as one of the top unproduced screenplays in 2014. The director’s fatherRidley Scottis serving as a produce with his Scott Free Productions partnersMichael SchaeferandElishia Holmes. Aside from directing commercials,Luke Scottdirected a short film entitledLoom, and he served as the second unit director on his fatherRidley Scott’s 2014 epicExodus: Gods and Kings. The filmmaker is actually the third ofRidley Scott’s children to pursue a career in directing, following his daughterJordan Scott(Cracks), and his sonJake Scott(Welcome to the Rileys).
Morgangoes up against the Disney dramaThe Light Between the Oceansand Relativity’s thrillerSolacewhen it hits theaters on September 2, which falls on Labor Day weekend. While the Labor Day holiday doesn’t always mean big business, this thriller could cause an unexpected surge at the box office. Take a look at the first trailer, and the first poster, just remember, ‘Don’t let it out!’
