TEASER TRAILER: Leave The World Behind (2023)

The new teaser for Leave the World Behind is here and it’s chilling. Starring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, and more, the apocalyptic thriller written and directed by Sam Esmail tells the story of two families as they fight for survival amid an inexplicable blackout. Only one thing’s for sure: There is no going back to normal.

The film is based on the best-selling 2020 novel of the same name by Rumaan Alam, who also serves as executive producer of the film alongside Barack and Michelle Obama, Tonia Davis, Daniel M. Stillman, and Nick Krishnamurthy.

LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND (2023) Julia Roberts as Amanda, Ethan Hawke as Clay, Mahershala Ali as G.H. and Myha’la as Ruth. CR: Courtesy NETFLIX

On Netflix: December 8
In Select Theaters: November 22
Written for the Screen & Directed By: Sam Esmail
Based on the Novel By: Rumaan Alam
Produced By: Sam Esmail, p.g.a., Chad Hamilton, p.g.a., Julia Roberts, p.g.a., Marisa Yeres Gill, p.g.a., Lisa Gillan p.g.a
Executive Producers: Barack and Michelle Obama, Tonia Davis, Daniel M. Stillman, Nick Krishnamurthy, Rumaan Alam
Music By: Mac Quayle
Costume Designer: Catherine Marie Thomas
Editor: Lisa Lassek
Production Designer: Anastasia White
Director of Photography: Tod Campbell
Cast: Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha’la, Farrah Mackenzie, Charlie Evans and Kevin Bacon

LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND (2023) Julia Roberts as Amanda. CR: Courtesy NETFLIX

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