The trailer for Midnight Special has just been released and it tells the compelling tale of a father trying to protect his son, all the while trying to find answers. The film stars Michael Shannon as Roy, a father who is on the run and doing whatever it takes to protect his son, Alton (Jaden Lieberher), who is gifted with special abilities. This looks to be an emotional and intense film, which focuses on the aspect of a father and son relationship instead of just a boy with superpowers.
Written and directed by Jeff Nichols (Mud), and also featuring a supporting cast of incredibly talented actors such as Joel Edgerton, Adam Driver, Kirsten Dunst, and Sam Shepard. After watching that trailer, Midnight Special hits theaters on March 18, 2016.
In the sci-fi thriller “Midnight Special,” writer/director Jeff Nichols proves again that he is one of the most compelling storytellers of our time, as a father (Michael Shannon), goes on the run to protect his young son, Alton (Jaeden Lieberher), and uncover the truth behind the boy’s special powers.
What starts as a race from religious extremists and local law enforcement quickly escalates to a nationwide manhunt involving the highest levels of the Federal Government. Ultimately his father risks everything to protect Alton and help fulfill a destiny that could change the world forever, in this genre–defying film as supernatural as it is intimately human.
Now that you've seen the trailer, take a look at the film's poster. Can you spot anything special about it?
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