Donald Glover’s filmography continues to grow, adding yet another intriguing role to his already diverse portfolio. In the newly released trailer for Bando Stone & the New World, Glover plays an artist named Bando Stone, who partners with a woman (Jessica Allain) in a desperate bid to survive on a mysterious island.
Glover’s character seems to be out of his depth in this perilous environment filled with giant creatures and electromagnetic traps. As the movie hints, Bando Stone’s only real skill is singing—a far cry from what typically helps one navigate such dangers. Donald plays an artist named Bando Stone
and he joins forces with Jessica Allain’s character to escape some creatures on an island. The trailer premiered exclusively in IMAX theaters and features vivid scenes filled with gigantic animals and intricate traps.
An Unlikely Pair on a Dangerous Island
The action-packed trailer shows Jessica Allain’s character confronting Glover’s Bando Stone with a gun. This scene not only sets the tense mood but also gives a glimpse into their reluctant partnership. She doesn’t know who he is
, revealing their dynamic, as she is focused solely on surviving alongside her child.
Their mission is fraught with peril; they can only move during the daytime because everything comes out
at night, including massive boars and other creatures. Unlike typical survivors, Bando’s self-declared skills are not survival-centric but musical, emphasizing his obliviousness to the dangerous surroundings.
A Journey Directed by Glover
This feature film will be Glover’s directorial debut, having previously directed several of his own music videos and select episodes of both Atlanta and Swarm. The screenplay is penned by Evi Wilder, while Hiro Murai serves as executive producer.Exactly when the film will drop
, besides its general 2024 release window, remains unconfirmed.
The multi-faceted soundtrack will come from none other than Childish Gambino himself, adding another layer of Glover’s artistic touch to this intriguing project. There’s no word yet on international release plans or whether fans in Australia and New Zealand will catch it before Childish Gambino’s 2025 tour in those regions.
The trailer leaves audiences eagerly anticipating what promises to be an exciting venture into a strange new world where music alone might not be enough to survive. Stay tuned for further updates as more details come to light about this peculiar cinematic experience.
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