Lionsgate is recalling the latest trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's epic “Megalopolis,” which featured a slew of made-up quotes from famous film critics.
Megalopolis – Official Trailer (2024) Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Aubrey Plaza
"Lionsgate is immediately recalling our trailer for 'Megalopolis,'" a Lionsgate spokesperson said in a statement to Variety. "We sincerely apologize to the critics involved and to Francis Ford Coppola and American Zoetrope for this inexcusable error in our screening process. We blew it. We're sorry."
The trailer, released Wednesday morning, aimed to position Coppola's latest film as a work of art that would stand the test of time, much like his previous masterpieces "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now."
The video contained several quotes from critics who slammed Coppola's previous work. But none of the statements, which were attributed to the likes of Roger Ebert and Pauline Kael, were reflected in their reviews.
