The Fabelmans FIRST LOOK: Trailer of Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical movie released
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The Fabelmans FIRST LOOK: Universal bosses release nostalgic trailer and new image of Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical movie about young aspiring filmmaker
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Universal bosses have released the trailer and a first look image for The Fabelmans just hours after the film made its world premiere on day three of the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival in Canada on Sunday.
The trailer opens with the words ‘movies are dreams that you never forget’ uttered by Michelle Williams’ character Mitzi Fabelman to her young aspiring filmmaker son Sammy.
A nostalgic look at their 60s life then follows as Sammy’s fascination and passion for cinematography unfolds on screen.
First look: A trailer and first look image for The Fabelmans was released after the film made its world premiere on day three of the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday
As an older teenager, Sammy, played by newcomer Gabriel LaBelle, is seen navigating the pursuit of his dream of becoming a successful filmmaker as his family struggles through life.
The semi-autobiographical film, directed by Steven Spielberg, is based on Steven’s own parents and their eventual divorce.
After the screening at the Toronto International Film Festival, Steven said of the film according to The Hollywood Reporter: ‘This film is a way of bringing my mom and dad back.
Dream big: The trailer opens with the words ‘movies are dreams that you never forget’ uttered by Michelle Williams’ character Mitzi Fabelman to her young aspiring filmmaker son Sammy (pictured)
Striving: As an older teenager, Sammy, played by newcomer Gabriel LaBelle (pictured), is seen navigating the pursuit of his dream of becoming a successful filmmaker
‘And it also brought my sisters closer to me than I ever thought possible. That was worth making the film for.’
The director’s mother Leah died in 2017 at the age of 97 while his father died in 2020 at the age of 103.
The log line for the film reads: ‘Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, a young man named Sammy Fabelman discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth.’
Telling the tale: The film stars four-time Academy Award nominee Michelle Williams (pictured right) as Sammy’s artistic mother, Mitzi
All stars: Paul Dano stars as Sammy’s successful, scientific father, Burt (pictured left)
Building him up: The family is supportive of Sammy’s dream to become a filmmaker despite experiencing life’s troubles themselves
It is written by Steven and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner.
The film is produced by three-time Oscar nominee Kristie Macosko Krieger, Steven and Tony.
While the flick stars Gabriel as 16-year-old aspiring filmmaker Sammy, four-time Academy Award nominee Michelle Williams as his artistic mother, Mitzi, Paul Dano as his successful, scientific father, Burt, Seth Rogen as Bennie Loewy, Burt’s best friend and honorary ‘uncle’ to the Fabelman children, and Academy Award nominee Judd Hirsch as Mitzi’s Uncle Boris.
The ensemble cast includes Oscar nominee Jeannie Berlin as Sammy’s paternal grandmother, Hadassah Fabelman, Julia Butters as Sammy’s sister Reggie; Robin Bartlett as Sammy’s maternal grandmother Tina Schildkraut and Keeley Karsten as Sammy’s sister Natalie.
The Fabelmans is in cinemas across UK and Ireland from 27 January 2023.
Hitting screens: The Fabelmans is in cinemas across UK and Ireland from 27 January 2023