A24 and Apple Original Films have released the first trailer for “Causeway,” their new drama starring Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence.
Lawrence stars as Lynsey, a military engineer who returns to the United States from Afghanistan after suffering a debilitating brain injury from an IED explosion.
After its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, Lawrence, who is also one of the film’s producers, received rave reviews for his performance. The film hopes to find a way in a crowded field of lead actresses.
As an Academy favorite, Lawrence won Best Actress for her role as a young widow in David O. Russell’s “Silver Linings Playbook” (2012). She also amassed three other acting names for Debra Granik’s “Winter’s Bone” (2010), “American Hustle” (2013) and “Joy” (2015), also both by Russell.
Variety Chief film critic Owen Gleiberman praised Lawrence’s work in the film in his TIFF review, writing that she “gives a solid performance that is raw, simple, unassuming”. Lawrence’s co-star Brian Tyree Henry was also praised for his performance, continuing to show a dynamic range throughout his career, with notable turns in Barry Jenkins’ “If Beale Street Could Talk” (2018) , “Widows” by Steve McQueen. (2018) and “Eternals” by Chloe Zhao (2021).
“Causeway” is directed by Lila Neugebauer in her feature debut. Prior to the drama, she was best known for directing Broadway productions, such as “The Waverly Gallery” and “Maid.”
Written by Ottessa Moshfegh, Luke Goebel and Elizabeth Sanders, the film is also produced by Justine Ciarrocchi.
“Causeway” will premiere in select theaters and globally on Apple TV+ on November 4.
Watch the trailer below:
