Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez voice rocket scientists in Not Alone trailer
Illumination has released the first trailer for Not Alone starring Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez. The preview sets up Chalamet’s first animated voice role with a sci-fi chase involving three fugitive aliens.
Illumination has released its first trailer not aloneoffers the first look at its upcoming animated sci-fi adventure led by Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez. The film, which marks Chalamet’s first voice role in an animated feature, follows two rocket scientists whose unprecedented space mission takes an unexpected turn after they encounter three mischievous aliens.
The trailer released Tuesday introduces Chalamet as Joe, a reserved rocket mechanic, and Gomez as Fran, an ambitious astro-botanist who is developing the world’s first plant-fueled rocket. Their professional partnership becomes increasingly more complicated when three younger extraterrestrials take refuge on Earth, setting the stage for an adventure that blends romance, comedy, and science fiction.
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What is Not Alone about?
According to the official synopsis, Joe prefers a quiet, solitary life until he crosses paths with Fran while preparing for the inaugural launch of her revolutionary rocket. Although sparks keep flying between the pair, neither of them are particularly comfortable in the romance.
Watch the teaser here:
Their lives are soon disrupted by Dunk, Wally and Shirm, three adorable aliens, hiding from Officer Zandro, an overzealous but incompetent interplanetary law enforcer. Hoping to return home safely, the trio believe that Fran’s experimental rocket may be the key to their escape, which draws Joe and Fran into a space chase.
Who else is part of the voice cast?
The alien trio are voiced by British comedians Rob Brydon, Diane Morgan and Jamie Demetriou, while Ted Lasso star Brett Goldstein voices Officer Zandro. The supporting cast also features Allison Janney and Lamorne Morris.
When will Not Alone be released?
Not Alone is co-directed by Eric Guillen, Claire Dodson and Jonathan Del Val, all of whom have previously worked on numerous Illumination hits including the Minions and Despicable Me franchises.
The film is produced by Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri, with Joey Poirel, Richard Curtis and David Distenfeld serving as executive producers. Backed by Illumination and Universal Pictures, Not Alone is scheduled to hit theaters on April 16, 2027.