Chris Pine, Lily-Rose Depp Join Zellner Brothers Alien Invasion Comedy

The Zellner Brothers are producing a new alien invasion comedy titled Alpha Gang, featuring a star-studded cast including Cate Blanchett as the gang's leader, along with Léa Seydoux, Dave Bautista, Riley Keough, Chris Pine, Lily-Rose Depp, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Doona Bae. The film centers on a group of alien invaders disguised as a 1950s leather-clad biker gang sent to conquer Earth, but their mission is threatened when they begin to experience human emotions such as joy, fear, empathy, and love. Production faced delays and casting changes, with initial members like Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz dropping out due to scheduling conflicts. The movie is shot in a heightened reality style by cinematographer Mike Gioulakis and is backed by multiple production companies, with mk2 films handling international sales and CAA Media Finance managing North American distribution rights. Alpha Gang is expected to wrap production soon, though no release date has been announced yet. The project follows the Zellner Brothers' previous work on Sasquatch Sunset and promises a blend of comedy and sci-fi with their signature weirdness.