Coppola's nephew plays a member of the Mayor's corrupt inner circle.

It sounds like you are referring to the recent short film/project directed by Francis Ford Coppola , with "upd" likely referring to Uprise Direct (the production company/platform involved) or simply an update on his recent work.

The search term "casting 2 con francis ford coppola upd" reveals a desperate curiosity: In an era of AI scripts and green screens, is there still a place for the mad genius of casting?

Sources suggest Plaza is being considered for a role as a digital forensic analyst who uncovers a conspiracy hidden within old analog tapes.

"Megalopolis casting controversy second call" or "Francis Ford Coppola accused of unprofessional behavior on set of Megalopolis" (Variety, May 2023).