Lionsgate Recalls 'Megalopolis' Trailer Over Fabricated Critic Quotes

Lionsgate has withdrawn the trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' due to fabricated critic quotes. The company apologized, acknowledging the mistake. The trailer featured misleading comments about Coppola's previous films, and the movie has faced multiple challenges, including poor reviews at Cannes and controversies on set.

Lionsgate has pulled back the trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' after discovering that it contained fabricated quotes from critics.

The studio has issued a formal apology, calling the oversight an 'inexcusable error.' The trailer, which debuted Wednesday, included misattributed quotes from notable critics like Roger Ebert and Pauline Kael, wrongly positioned next to comments about Coppola's earlier works, 'The Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now.'

'Megalopolis,' which has been a troubled project from its inception, garnered poor reviews at the Cannes Film Festival in May. The film also saw issues on set, with Coppola accused of unprofessional behavior towards extras and crew members. Despite these setbacks, the movie is set for a September 27 release in the U.S.

(With inputs from agencies.)