Netflix has revealed its newest original film, Leave the World Behind, which is based on Rumaan Alam’s novel of the same name. The project was first announced in July 2020 and featured Mahershala Ali opposite Julia Roberts along with Hollywood veteran Denzel Washington.
Leave the World Behind on Netflix
Netflix has won world rights for the high-profile movie. Apple and MGM were among the 10 bidders of the movie.It is a family drama with Ali playing a homeowner. The movie is in the stage of production. The cast in the movie is revealed in waves by Netflix.
Leave the World Behind: Production details.
The movie started its production work in October 2020. The novel was written by Rumaan Alam and was published in October 2020. The book was nominated for the 2020 National Book Awards. Barack Obama listed this book as one of his summer favorites. Leave the World Behind is Alam’s third novel. The movie is an adaptation of the book. The film is produced by Roberts through the Red Om Films banner. Rumman Alam is the executive producer. Sam Esmail is the director of the movie.
Release date of Leave the World Behind
Netflix is yet to announce the Leave the World Behind release date. We cant even speculate the release date.
The cast of the movie
The full cast is yet to be announced. But we know Mahershala Ali, Julia Roberts, and Denzel Washington are in Leave the World Behind movie.
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Has the trailer of the movie been released?
There is no trailer released yet. But we can expect a Trailer release date soon.
What is the movie all about?
It is the story of two families that are strangers to each other. A long weekend goes horribly wrong while they are forced together. As Alam’s third novel follows the complexities of parenthood, race, and class, it is both suspenseful and provocative. Within moments of crisis, it explores how even the closest bonds can be reshaped and new ones forged.
Is the movie worth watching?
Yes, the movie is worth watching. The movie would be worth watching by all those who love good family drama and suspenseful thriller movies. The cast of Mahershala Ali, Julia Roberts, Hollywood veteran Denzel Washington along make it an out-and-out entertainer for sure! So yes Leave the world behind is a must-watch movie that will be available on Netflix.
