Ari Aster's forthcoming feature film, 'Eddington', set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2020, portrays a tumultuous landscape in the town of Eddington, Texas. With sheriff Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix) at the center, the film explores themes of public perception and community unrest following his controversial actions during protests. Tensions rise as Cross faces backlash from both citizens and political figures, particularly as mayor Ted Garcia (Pedro Pascal) sees an opportunity to redefine his image in the face of Cross's villainy. This film promises to reflect the chaotic societal environment of that period.
As easy as it has been for some people to downplay the covid-19 pandemic as part of putting it behind them, Ari Aster's next feature looks like a sobering reminder of how bad things really were.
It's clear from the trailer's stream of social media posts that Cross' violence turns him into a different kind of public figure, his wife Louise wants nothing to do with him.
The town is even more on edge after Cross assaults a protester and goes on television to insist that he was in the right.
After the surreality of Beau Is Afraid, Eddington feels like it'll be one of Aster's more grounded, accessible stories.
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