Annihilation

‘Annihilation’ Author: Alex Garland’s Film Is ‘Mind-Blowing’
‘Annihilation’ Author: Alex Garland’s Film Is ‘Mind-Blowing’
‘Annihilation’ Author: Alex Garland’s Film Is ‘Mind-Blowing’
Annihilation was one of our most anticipated films of 2017 — I say “was” because despite the overwhelmingly positive reactions to the sneak peek at CinemaCon, Paramount pushed the release back to 2018. The new film from Ex Machina director Alex Garland stars Natalie Portman, Tessa Thompson, Gina Rodriguez and Jennifer Jason Leigh, and has us pumped for so many reasons (like, all of the names just mentioned); if you’ve read the deeply unnerving sci-fi novel on which it’s based, then you’re probably twice as eager to see Garland’s adaptation. At least one person has already seen it: Annihilation author Jeff VanderMeer, and his reaction really isn’t making the wait for 2018 any easier.
First Look at ‘Ex Machina’ Director’s ‘Annihilation’
First Look at ‘Ex Machina’ Director’s ‘Annihilation’
First Look at ‘Ex Machina’ Director’s ‘Annihilation’
Even though he had written scripts for great sci-fi films like Never Let Me Go and Sunshine, it wasn’t until last year that Alex Garland finally got the attention he deserves with the release of his directorial debut, Ex Machina. Garland has been in production on his follow-up, Annihilation, another sci-fi thriller that looks like it will be every bit as breathtaking as his previous effort — if these set photos are any indication.
Oscar Isaac Joins ‘Ex Machina’ Director’s ‘Annihilation’
Oscar Isaac Joins ‘Ex Machina’ Director’s ‘Annihilation’
Oscar Isaac Joins ‘Ex Machina’ Director’s ‘Annihilation’
What sounds better than a new movie from ‘Ex Machina’ filmmaker Alex Garland? How about a sci-fi movie about four women played by Natalie Portman, Tessa Thompson (‘Creed’), Gina Rodriguez (‘Jane the Virgin’) and Jennifer Jason Leigh? Now let me raise you with one more addition: Oscar Isaac. If that news doesn’t have you doing the Oscar Isaac ‘Ex Machina’ dance, nothing will.
Jennifer Jason Leigh Eyes Alex Garland‘s ‘Annihilation’
Jennifer Jason Leigh Eyes Alex Garland‘s ‘Annihilation’
Jennifer Jason Leigh Eyes Alex Garland‘s ‘Annihilation’
Alex Garland’s follow-up to Ex Machina just keeps getting better and better with each new casting addition. The female-centric cast of Annihilation already includes Natalie Portman, Gina Rodriguez and Tessa Thompson, all on board for Garland’s next sci-fi project. And it appears they may have some very cool new company, as The Hateful Eight star Jennifer Jason Leigh is in talks to join them.
‘Creed’ Star Tessa Thompson Eyed for ‘Annihilation’
‘Creed’ Star Tessa Thompson Eyed for ‘Annihilation’
‘Creed’ Star Tessa Thompson Eyed for ‘Annihilation’
Ex Machina writer / director Alex Garland seems to be going for the one-two punch (sorry) with Annihilation, his next sci-fi project which already boasts Natalie Portman and Jane the Virgin's Gina Rodriguez in leading roles. And as if we couldn't get any more excited for Garland's next film, the director is currently eyeing Creed star Tessa Thompson, who was so great in Ryan Coogler's Rocky sequel that she could headline her own spinoff (or at least make a full album, in character).
Gina Rodriguez May Join Natalie Portman in ‘Annihilation’
Gina Rodriguez May Join Natalie Portman in ‘Annihilation’
Gina Rodriguez May Join Natalie Portman in ‘Annihilation’
After a writing a string of successful genre screenplays for other directors, Alex Garland broke out on his own year, making his directorial debut with the exquisite sci-fi Ex Machina. His next directing project is Annihilation, with Garland reportedly eyeing another of this year’s major breakout talents to join Natalie Portman in the new sci-fi film: Jane the Virgin’s Gina Rodriguez.
Natalie Portman Looking to Join Alex Garland’s ‘Annihilation’
Natalie Portman Looking to Join Alex Garland’s ‘Annihilation’
Natalie Portman Looking to Join Alex Garland’s ‘Annihilation’
Not to spoil my Best Movies of 2014 So Far list whenever I get around to publishing it next month, but Alex Garland’s Ex Machina will definitely be on there. Probably pretty high, too. Garland’s directorial debut after a long career writing novels like The Beach and movies like 28 Days Later..., Sunshine, and Dredd is an outstanding sci-fi thriller about an unsettling love triangle between a robot, her inventor, and his employee. It’s so damn good, it rocketed Garland up my personal list of favorite filmmakers, to the point where I’ll pretty much see whatever he does next no matter what it is.