Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets may less than two months away from release, but director Luc Besson (The Fifth Element, Lucy) has added another cast member in Elizabeth Debicki, most recently seen as the villain Ayesha in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
The news comes from Variety, who also reports that the role is a voice over for an unspecified character, which makes sense considering that the film is currently in post-production and almost finished. It is also possible that she is replacing the voice work already done for a major character, but the most likely scenario is that she is coming on board for a small part.
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In the 28th century,Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are a team of special operatives charged with maintaining order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two embark on a mission to the astonishing city of Alpha—an ever-expanding metropolis where species from all over the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence and cultures with each other. There is a mystery at the center of Alpha, a dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is set for release on July 21st, 2017 and features a cast that includes Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen, Rihanna, Ethan Hawke, John Goodman, Herbie Hancock, and Kris Wu.
Originally published June 2, 2017. Updated November 30, 2022.
