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thebalanced.newsJenna Ortega to Lead Leos Carax's Upcoming Film 'Lily May B' in 2027
Actor Jenna Ortega will star in French filmmaker Leos Carax's upcoming film 'Lily May B,' set to begin production in Spring 2027. The project, revealed at the Cannes Film Festival, follows Carax's 2021 film 'Annette.' Described as a dystopian, surreal road movie, it features a story about three young individuals on a journey through deserted landscapes. This marks the first collaboration between Ortega and Carax, with further casting details expected in September.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
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AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles present a straightforward entertainment news update without political framing. They focus on the artistic collaboration between Jenna Ortega and Leos Carax, highlighting the film's synopsis and production details. Perspectives include statements from the director and producer, emphasizing cinematic vision, with no evident political viewpoints or controversies.
Sentiment — Positive (75/100)
The tone across the articles is positive and anticipatory, reflecting excitement about the collaboration and the film's unveiling at Cannes. The coverage highlights Jenna Ortega's rising popularity and Carax's acclaimed filmmaking, conveying enthusiasm without exaggeration or criticism.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| hindustantimes | Jenna Ortega to star in Leos Carax's next film Lily May B | Center | Positive |
| news18 | Jenna Ortega to star in Leos Carax's next film 'Lily May B' | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 20 May, 03:49 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1news1820 May, 03:49 pmJenna Ortega to star in Leos Carax's next film 'Lily May B'
- 2hindustantimes21 May, 10:52 amJenna Ortega to star in Leos Carax's next film Lily May B
Lens Score breakdown
37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Story context
- Category
- Entertainment
- Location
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 21 May 2026
- Key entities
- Leos CaraxJenna OrtegaCannes Film FestivalBeetlejuice (TV series)Romance filmMarion CotillardAcademy Award for Best DirectorAdam DriverVariety (magazine)FilmmakingFrench languageTim Burton
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