Illumination unveils Not Alone starring Chalamet, Gomez

A new animated intergalactic romantic comedy featuring the voice talents of Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez has been announced. The film, titled "Not Alone," is set for release in April 2027.

The project is being produced by Illumination, the studio behind franchises like "Minions" and "Despicable Me." The story centers on Joe, an introverted rocket mechanic voiced by Chalamet, and Fran, a brilliant astrobotanist voiced by Gomez, who is developing the world's first plant-fueled rocket. According to the official synopsis, the pair are brought together to prepare for the rocket's inaugural launch, where immediate romantic sparks fly despite their mutual awkwardness with romance.

Their mission is complicated when three aliens-named Dunk, Welly, and Shirm-take refuge in Joe's home. The aliens are on the run from a zealous yet inept law officer named Zandro and believe Fran's revolutionary rocket could be their ticket to safety. The alien trio will be voiced by Rob Brydon, Diane Morgan, and Jamie Demetriou, with Brett Goldstein voicing Officer Zandro. The supporting cast also includes Allison Janney and Lamorne Morris.

The film is co-directed by Eric Guillon, who previously...