Luc Besson got an enthusiastic Hall H standing ovation and an Inkpot Award!
after previewing a few scenes from next yearsValerian and the City of a Thousand Planetsat San Diego Comic-Con.
(Spoiler: the audience was well in agreement.)
Credit: Vikram Gounassegarin
The source material comes from the French comic book first published in 1967 thats inspired bothStar WarsandAvatar.
In one scene, Laureline is marched down a hallway by two burly captors.
Dont you think you should cuff me?
she tells them before beating them up and escaping.
In another scene, Valerian is scene hopping through dimensions.
Thats the second time Ive seen that [footage] and it looks so cool, remarked DeHaan.
I described [Valerian] earlier as a space bro.
Delevingne, for her part, described her character as a strong, independent, hardworking, determined individual.
She added, They wouldnt be able to do what they do without each other.
… Its a wonderful thing to be in such an incredible pairing.
When asked what he looked for in his actors, Besson added, I want actors passionate.
My fear was someone taking a job.
I just need to be sure that they want to be part of it and give everything.
I need to be sure that they would bethere.
Then, I need to be sure that theyre talented.
We made a lot of tests.
I pushed them, pushed them pushed them.
People keep asking who she plays in the movie.
Really, guys, youdont even know, DeHaan told the crowd.
Rihannas part is so crazy.
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