Variety reports Luc Besson’s upcoming sci-fi action adventure Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets has added Elizabeth Debicki to the cast in a voice-over role.
Debicki is best known for her recent appearance in James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 where she appeared as Ayesha, the leader of the Sovereign. The actress was brought onto Valerian during the post-production process for the film. Her role remains unknown.
Based on Valerian and Laureline, a french comic series originally published in 1967 that mixes elements of both space opera and time travel plots, the film follows Valerian (Dane Dehaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne), two spatiotemporal agents as they embark on a mission to Alpha, an intergalactic city home to sinister forces that could threaten the future of mankind.
Directed by Luc Besson, the film stars Dane DeHaan, Carla Delevingne, Rihanna, Clive Owen, John Goodman, Rihanna, and Ethan Hawke. Here’s the official synopsis:
In the 28th century, special operatives Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) maintain order throughout the universe for the government of the human territories. Under orders from their commander (Clive Owen), the duo embark on a mission to Alpha, an intergalactic city where diverse species share their technology and resources for the betterment of all. The ever-expanding metropolis is also home to sinister forces that jeopardize the future of mankind.
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets hits theaters July 21, 2017.
Source: Variety
