Magnolia Pictures has released the first trailer and photo forPlease Stand By, which tells the epic story of one bigStar Trek fantrying to get her story out into the world. The film had its world premiere at the Austin Film Festival in October, while also screening at the Rome Film Festival and the Virginia Film Festival over the last few months. While this isn’t exactly aStar Trekmovie, it will be interesting to see howStar Trekfans spark to this unique story.
A young autistic woman runs away from her caregiver in order to boldly go and deliver her 500-pageStar Trek scriptto a writing competition in Hollywood. On an adventure full of laughter and tears, Wendy, played with exquisite delicacy by Dakota Fanning, follows the guiding spirit of Mr. Spock on her journey into the unknown. “It is there for us to conquer, not to fear.” Directed by Ben Lewin (The Sessions) and also starring Academy Award Nominee Toni Collette, with a special guest-appearance by Patton Oswalt.
Thesupporting castincludes Alice Eve as Wendy’s sister Audrey, River Alexander as the son of Toni Collette’s character Scottie, Wendy’s caregiver, Tony Revolori as one of Wendy’s co-workers at Cinabon, Marla Gibbs as Rose, Jessica Rothe as Julie and Michael Stahl-David as Jack, a couple Wendy meets while stranded, who are heading to Los Angeles. Ben Lewin directs from a script by Michael Golamco, who previously served as a writer and story editor onGrimmand is a producer on Syfy’s upcomingNightflyersbased on George R.R. Martin’s story.
Magnolia Pictures has set a July 05, 2025 release date, arriving both in limited theaters and on VOD platforms day-and-date. As of now, 20th Century Fox is releasing the final installment in theirMaze Runner trilogy,Maze Runner: The Death Cureand Sony will release their crime dramaWhite Boy Rickon August 10, 2025, in wide release. Also arriving in limited release that day is Parade Deck Films' thrillerDesolationand Cohen Media Group’sThe Insult. There is no indication as to whether or notPlease Stand Byhas any plans for a nationwide expansion, but that likely depends on how it fares in limited release.
It will also be interesting to see if there will be any cameos from actors who have inhabited theStar Trek franchisefor the past 50-plus years, such as William Shatner, George Takei or stars from the new movie franchise such as Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto, although it’s interesting that Alice Eve plays Wendy’s sister since she starred inStar Trek Into Darkness. In addition to the first trailer, which comes courtesy ofEntertainment Weekly, Magnolia Pictures has released a new photo featuring Dakota Fanning’s Wendy, stranded in the middle of nowhere with her tiny dog. Take a look at the first trailer and photo below forPlease Stand By.
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