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**Ari Aster’s “Eddington” Trailer Drops, Teases Wild, Chaotic Western**
The first trailer for Ari Aster’s highly anticipated contemporary Western, “Eddington,” has been released, offering a glimpse into the film’s intense and unsettling atmosphere. Starring Joaquin Phoenix as Sheriff Joe Cross, the film depicts the unraveling of a small town, Eddington, as it grapples with the onset of COVID-19 and rising tensions amongst its residents.
The trailer showcases escalating conflict, centered around Sheriff Cross’s clash with Mayor Ted Garcia, played by Pedro Pascal, who is running for reelection. The film appears rife with violence, protests, and a particularly memorable scene where Pascal slaps Phoenix. Emma Stone, Austin Butler, Luke Grimes, Michael Ward, and Clifton Collins Jr. round out the star-studded cast.
Aster describes the film as exploring the breakdown of democracy in the face of modern power structures, particularly accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Covid felt like an inflection point, where the link to the old society we lived in was finally cut,” Aster told The New York Times.
“Eddington” premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, receiving a mixed reception from critics and audiences. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on July 18.
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