In the latest trailer for the horror film “Antebellum,” Janelle Monáe plays a renowned author giving a lecture about why women are the future. But she finds out her time might be up when fate chooses her to confront the reality of America’s haunting past.
“We’re expected to be seen, not heard. But we are the future. Our time is now,” Monáe says in the new trailer for “Antebellum.”
Split between modern times and the Civil War-era slavery period in the South, Monáe finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it’s too late. Her mind will be transported back in time to come face to face with her ancestors and the dark history of slavery.
“Antebellum” comes from the producers of “Get Out” and “Us” and is directed by Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz, AKA the team of Bush+Renz.
Monáe stars with Marque Richardson II, Eric Lang, Jack Huston, Kiersey Clemons, Tongayi Chirisa, Gabourey Sidibe, Rob Aramayo, Lily Cowles, and Jena Malone.
Bush+Renz also produced the film with Raymond Mansfield, Sean McKittrick, Zev Foreman, Lezlie Wills.
Lionsgate released the first teaser for the film back in November, and now “Antebellum” is set to open in theaters on April 24.
Watch the new teaser trailer above.
Oscars 2020: The Most Outrageous Red Carpet Looks (Photos)
The rain didn't keep the head-turning fashions away from the red carpet. Check out the most outrageous looks from the Oscars.
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Billie Eilish wore an oversized Chanel coat. The Grammy darling will be performing tonight.
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Spike Lee paid homage to Kobe Bryant in a purple and yellow suit with Bryant's number -- 24 -- embroidered on the lapels. Matching kicks finished the look.
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Billy Porter took a walk on the wild side in this animal print dress and sparkling gold top.
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An expectant America Ferrera showed off her baby bump in her self-described "warrior queen" look finished with a metallic headband from her indigenous peoples.
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Janelle Monae sparkled in a hooded silver gown which featured 168,000 hand-embroidered crystals.
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"The Irishman" costume designer Sandy Powell has gotten autographs at every awards season on her suit.
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Sandra Oh played with volume with these flared sleeves and feathered train.
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Olivia Colman looked regal in navy with unusual cap sleeves.
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Natalie Portman made a not-so-subtle statement with the names of the female directors not nominated this year embroidered on her cape.
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Saoirse Ronan embraced the peplum trend in a big way.
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Timothee Chalamet bucked the black tie trend in this navy jumpsuit.
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Kristen Wiig turned heads in this dramatic structured gown with contrasting black gloves.
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Gal Gadot wore this racy lacy top paired with a soft whisper pink tulle skirt.
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Spike Lee pays tribute to Kobe Bryant, Janelle Monae sparkles in silver and Kristen Wiig goes for ruffles in red
The rain didn't keep the head-turning fashions away from the red carpet. Check out the most outrageous looks from the Oscars.