It only took about a year and a half, but the slow build has commenced for The Darkest Hour, the Timur Bekmambetov-produced, Chris Gorak-directed tale of five young people stranded in Moscow during an alien invasion. Among them: Emile Hirsch, who apparently got stuck in the middle of Red Square when the attack went down. Click through for a look at him in the film's first look.
Don't be alarmed, Moscow! The planned 3-D will no doubt make the Kremlin look huge once this one -- co-starring Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella and Rachael Taylor -- officially opens Dec. 23. Meanwhile, in conjunction with Comic-Con 2011, here's the first alien-free glimpse via the good people at Summit Entertainment. Weigh in for all you're worth in the comments.
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