The Phantom of the Opera, the fresh adaptation of Gaston Leroux's novel, unveils its first trailer. Directed by Alexandre Castagnetti, this romantic fantasy drama brings together Deva Cassel, Julien De Saint-Jean and Romain Duris in contemporary Paris. Originally slated for a September release, the movie’s cinema launch has now been set for October 28, 2026.
In this new version, Anastasia, a young dancer portrayed by Deva Cassel, joins the prestigious Paris Opera. She takes part in the rehearsals of Orpheus, a notoriously cursed opera that is said to have been written by the Phantom of the Opera. Her encounter with a mysterious pianist soon pulls her into an impossible romance, while a string of unexplained accidents unsettles the preparations for the premiere.
The trailer sets a mood dominated by the corridors, sets and subterranean spaces of the Palais Garnier. Between rehearsals, masked appearances and troubling incidents, Anastasia gradually finds herself drawn into a hidden world behind the stage, straddling the boundary between the real and the fantastical.
Julien De Saint-Jean plays the enigmatic pianist tied to the Phantom legend, while Romain Duris portrays James Figueras. The cast also includes Laïka Blanc-Francard, Guillaume Diop, Axel Auriant and Dorothée Gilbert.
The film relocates Gaston Leroux’s 1910 novel to present-day Paris, while preserving its iconic setting, the hidden figure, and the bond that develops between a young artist and a mysterious presence. Dance and music take center stage in this adaptation, with choreography by Marion Motin.
Alexandre Castagnetti, who co-writes the screenplay with Camille Fontaine, frames the story as a fantastical romance meant to let the Phantom’s myth converse with a new generation of characters. The film is produced by SND and FullDawa Films, and distributed in France by SND.
This first trailer offers a glimpse at the leading cast, the film’s visual world, and the romantic angle of this new adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera, set to hit theaters during the Halloween season.
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