It's Chris Evans versus Anya Taylor-Joy and a volcano in the Sacrifice trailer
Romain Gavras' English-language debut drops on Netflix October 16.
In the trailer for Sacrifice, the French director Romain Gavras' English-language debut, Chris Evans plays a faded movie star named Mike Tyler. Mike's attempt to regain his former glory leads him to a lavish island eco-gala, hosted by billionaire Ben Bracken, played by Vincent Cassel, and his wife Gloria, portrayed by Salma Hayek Pinault. As part of his penance, Mike will face a harsh reality, as his cultural redemption comes with a hefty price tag.
The film's main antagonist, Joan, is a radical eco-warrior played by Anya Taylor-Joy. She believes an impending "extinction event" can only be averted by fulfilling a prophecy. Alongside Mike and other hostages, including Cassel and Ambika Mod from This Is Going To Hurt, they discover the prophecy requires a ritual sacrifice at an active volcano.
The trailer introduces a clash between Joan and Mike's perspectives. While Joan sees the power of death as a means to cleanse, Mike believes in the transformative power of stories to change the world. Despite their differing beliefs, the film raises questions about the willingness to sacrifice for one's convictions.
Upon the film's premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, Natalia Keogan from The A.V. Club described Sacrifice as "void of righteousness, indignation, or even straight-up nihilism." The film, which also stars John Malkovich, Yung Lean, and Charli xcx, is set to release on Netflix on October 16.
Written by urgent.news from The A.V. Club's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
