

Similar to many recent musical biopics such as Bohemian Rhapsody and Rocketman, the film is based in part on the epic life and music of its subject. “It’s a lovely thing that its first showing will be at that magnificent theatre on the Croisette at Cannes.”Īccompanying the poster are the first substantials plot details for I Wanna Dance With Somebody. “A superb cast and crew brought the best of themselves to the crafting of this movie,” writer/director George Miller said.

Three Thousand Years of Longing is set to premiere Out of Competition at Cannes, which will take place from May 17 to May 28, 2022. The actor, known for roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, and Sonic the Hedgehog 2, as well as the likes of B easts of No Nation, Molly’s Game, and Luther, can be seen sporting the pointy ears and goatee associated with the supernatural being. While this image from Three Thousand Years of Longing does not give away much of anything from what is sure to be a profoundly moving movie, it does reveal Idris Elba as the Djinn. Three Thousand Years of Longing seemingly stars just Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba, so expect their conversation throughout the movie to be a powerful one, with the two hugely talented actors once again demonstrating their magnetism as they and they alone dominate the silver screen.
