Can a legendary place really offer immortality? Two siblings go on an epic journey in “Fountain of Youth.” This upcoming film sees the estranged pair team up to find a long-sought-after spring. Its appeal has led explorers, the monarchy, and philosophers to dream — along the way giving their own clues to its existence. Those key points, along with other historical details, could be just what these current adventurers need to discover the fabled spot. Guy Ritchie helms ‘Youth’ — from a screenplay by James Vanderbilt.
The popular filmmaker assembles a top-notch cast for the project. John Krasinski and Natalie Portman star as the siblings coming together for an extraordinary quest. Krasinski wrote and directed 2024’s “IF.” The film about imaginary friends additionally sees the actor lend his voice to one of the characters. Portman recently starred in the mini-series “Lady in the Lake.” Domhnall Gleeson, Eiza González, Laz Alonso, Arian Moayed, Carmen Ejogo, and Stanley Tucci also star in ‘Youth.’
The film’s official synopsis:
“’Fountain of Youth‘ follows two estranged siblings (John Krasinski and Academy Award winner Natalie Portman) who partner on a global heist to find the mythological Fountain of Youth. They must use their knowledge of history to follow clues on an epic adventure that will change their lives … and possibly lead to immortality.”
Ritchie, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Tripp Vinson, William Sherak, Ivan Atkinson, and Jake Myers serve as producers on “Fountain of Youth.” The Apple Original Film will arrive on Apple TV+ on May 23. Get your first look at the trailer below.
