Luc Besson is making a grand return to the realm of science fiction! The director, currently at the Venice Film Festival for the out-of-competition screening of his new production, Father Joe, directed by Barthélémy Grossmann, shared during a press conference that he is developing a new sci-fi story.

Details surrounding this project remain shrouded in mystery, with Besson yet to disclose the film's title, plot, or potential cast. However, the filmmaker expressed considerable enthusiasm when discussing the new narrative, as reported by Variety:

"It's going to be crazy. You might need both a ticket and an aspirin. I'm older now, so I'm trying to discover everything."

This upcoming film will mark Luc Besson's eagerly awaited return to a genre where he has left an indelible mark. He is famously behind the 1997 cult classic Le Cinquième Élément and the ambitious 2017 adaptation of Valérian et la Cité des mille planètes.

Besson's current presence in Venice is for Father Joe, a film for which he serves as both writer and producer. The movie, which features a notable cast including Kiefer Sutherland, Ever Anderson (daughter of Milla Jovovich), and Al Pacino, is being presented out of competition at the 83rd Venice Film Festival.