How ‘Don’t Look Up’ “cracked the code” of balancing truth, pre-apocalyptic chaos and comedy
The Hindu
Ahead of the release of Netflix’s ‘Don't Look Up’, the film's director-writer-producer Adam McKay along with actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Tyler Perry, Jonah Hill and Scott Mescudi chat about the future of our planet, and how some serious issues can benefit from a good laugh
“Hypothetically if there were a comet or asteroid heading our way, what would be your most immediate action? What would you do if it were the last day on Earth?” My heart sinks at the only India-origin press question selected for the cast and crew of Netflix’s Don’t Look Upto answer.
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In a virtual press conference moderated by renowned astronomer Dr Amy Mainzer, who consulted on the film, said cast and crew include musician-actor Scott Mescudi AKA Kid Cudi, filmmaker-actor Tyler Perry, actor-comedian Jonah Hill, Academy Award-winning actor Meryl Streep, actor-activist Leonardo DiCaprio, actor Jennifer Lawrence, and the film’s writer-director-producer Adam McKay.
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