Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are special operatives for the government of the human territories charged with maintaining order throughout the universe. Valerian has more in mind than a professional relationship with his partner- blatantly chasing after her with propositions of romance. But his extensive history with women, and her traditional values, drive Laureline to continuously rebuff him.

Under directive from their Commander (Clive Owen), Valerian and Laureline embark on a mission to the breathtaking intergalactic city of Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis comprised of thousands of different species from all four corners of the universe. Alpha's seventeen million inhabitants have converged over time- uniting their talents, technology and resources for the betterment of all. Unfortunately, not everyone on Alpha shares in these same objectives; in fact, unseen forces are at work, placing our race in great danger.

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.

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  Cara Delevingne

  ... Laureline

  Suicide Squad, Paper Towns

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  Dane DeHaan

  ... Valerian

  Oppenheimer, American Primeval (Limited Series)

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  Clive Owen

  ... Commander Arün Filitt

  Cleaner, Last Knights

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  Herbie Hancock

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  Ethan Hawke

  The Black Phone 2, Blue Moon

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  Rihanna

  The Smurfs Musical, Ocean's Eight

Crew Behind the Film

The Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Luc Besson last directed DogMan and Anna. The film's writer Luc Besson last wrote Weekend In Taipei and DogMan.

Director

Luc Besson

Screenwriter

Luc Besson

Production Details

What we know about the Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets movie production.

Key Facts

• The teaser trailer features an original master recording by The Beatles, marking the first time a Beatles master has been licensed for use in a movie trailer. Recorded by The Beatles in 1969, "Because" debuted on the Abbey Road album (1969) and "Because" (A Cappella Version), which appears in the Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets teaser trailer made its release debut on The Beatles' Anthology 3 in 1996.
• An English-language live-action adaptation of the Gallic comicbook series.

Production Updates for Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

Jun 2017

Completed

Changed Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Nov 2016

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Mar 2016

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Jun 2015

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production is set to begin at the end of this year with a global release slated for the summer of 2017.

Jun 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

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