"My personal fortune is in ruins, and there's been an incredible threat on my life. Makes me feel free in a way I've never known," says Robert Pattinson in a brand new "Cosmopolis" trailer.

Based on the novel by Don DeLillo, Pattinson plays a billionaire who travels across Manhattan in a stretch limo to get a haircut. On the way his day devolves into a sea of sex and corruption, which begins to destroy his world. The film, directed by David Cronenberg, debuted at this year's Cannes Film Festival and competed for the prestigious Palme d'Or.

The new trailer teases the film's dystopian plot, and reveals a little more than Pattinson without his shirt on. (Not that we're complaining.) Take a look at the new clip above.

"Cosmopolis", which stars Pattinson, Jay Baruchel, Juliette Binoche and Paul Giamatti, hits theaters August 17.

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  • (from left) US writer Don DeLillo, Frenc

    (from left) US writer Don DeLillo, French actress Juliette Binoche, British actor Robert Pattinson and Canadian director David Cronenberg arrive for the screening of 'Cosmopolis' presented in competition at the 65th Cannes film festival on May 25, 2012 in Cannes. AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE (Photo credit should read VALERY HACHE/AFP/GettyImages)

  • (from left) US writer Don DeLillo, Frenc

    (from left) US writer Don DeLillo, French actress Juliette Binoche, British actor Robert Pattinson, Canadian director David Cronenberg and Canadian actress Sarah Gadon arrive for the screening of 'Cosmopolis' presented in competition at the 65th Cannes film festival on May 25, 2012 in Cannes. AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE (Photo credit should read VALERY HACHE/AFP/GettyImages)

  • French actress Juliette Binoche (L), Bri

    French actress Juliette Binoche (L), British actor Robert Pattinson (C) and Canadian director David Cronenberg arrive for the screening of 'Cosmopolis' presented in competition at the 65th Cannes film festival on May 25, 2012 in Cannes. AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE (Photo credit should read VALERY HACHE/AFP/GettyImages)

  • Canadian actress Sarah Gadon arrives for

    Canadian actress Sarah Gadon arrives for the screening of 'Cosmopolis' presented in competition at the 65th Cannes film festival on May 25, 2012 in Cannes. AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE (Photo credit should read VALERY HACHE/AFP/GettyImages)

  • US actress Kristen Stewart arrives for t

    US actress Kristen Stewart arrives for the screening of 'Cosmopolis' presented in competition at the 65th Cannes film festival on May 25, 2012 in Cannes. AFP PHOTO / ALBERTO PIZZOLI (Photo credit should read ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP/GettyImages)

  • US actress Kristen Stewart and British a

    US actress Kristen Stewart and British actor Tom Sturridge arrive for the screening of 'Cosmopolis' presented in competition at the 65th Cannes film festival on May 25, 2012 in Cannes. AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE (Photo credit should read VALERY HACHE/AFP/GettyImages)

  • US actress Kristen Stewart and British a

    US actress Kristen Stewart and British actor Tom Sturridge arrive for the screening of 'Cosmopolis' presented in competition at the 65th Cannes film festival on May 25, 2012 in Cannes. AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE (Photo credit should read VALERY HACHE/AFP/GettyImages)

  • US actress Kristen Stewart and British a

    US actress Kristen Stewart and British actor Tom Sturridge arrive for the screening of 'Cosmopolis' presented in competition at the 65th Cannes film festival on May 25, 2012 in Cannes. AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE (Photo credit should read VALERY HACHE/AFP/GettyImages)

[via E! Online]