Simulant (film)

Simulant is an upcoming Canadian science fiction thriller film directed by April Mullen. It stars Robbie Amell, Jordana Brewster, Simu Liu, Alicia Sanz, and Sam Worthington. The film is set to release on April 7, 2023.

Simulant
Theatrical release poster
Directed byApril Mullen
Written byRyan Christopher Churchill
Produced by
  • Tim Doiron
  • James van der Woerd
Starring
CinematographyRuss De Jong
Edited byOrlee Buium
Music byBlitz//Berlin
Production
companies
Distributed byMongrel Media
Release date
  • April 7, 2023 (2023-04-07) (Canada)
Running time
95 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish

Premise

A woman named Faye tries to replace her newly deceased husband, Evan, with an android simulant.

Cast

Production

In September 2021, Luke Grimes was announced to star.[1] In December 2021, Sam Worthington and Jordana Brewster were added to the cast.[2] In early 2022, Grimes dropped out of the project while Robbie Amell, Alicia Sanz, and Simu Liu joined the cast.[3][4] Filming was underway in the Toronto area by February 2022.[4]

Release

Simulant is scheduled to be released theatrically in Canada by Mongrel Media on April 7, 2023.[5] It is scheduled to be released in the United States on the DIRECTV streaming service by Vertical Entertainment on May 5, followed by a theatrical release on June 2.[6]

References
  1. Wiseman, Andreas (September 9, 2021). "Yellowstone & Fifty Shades Star Luke Grimes Set For Sci-Fi Thriller Hello Stranger; Myriad & CAA Rep Sales – Toronto Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  2. Wiseman, Andreas (December 2, 2021). "Hello Stranger: Jordana Brewster & Sam Worthington Join Luke Grimes In Sci-Fi-Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  3. Wiseman, Andreas (February 2, 2022). "Robbie Amell & Alicia Sanz Join Sam Worthington & Jordana Brewster In Hello Stranger — EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  4. Wiseman, Andreas (February 22, 2022). "Shang-Chi Star Simu Liu Joins Sam Worthington, Jordana Brewster, Robbie Amell & Alicia Sanz In Thriller Hello Stranger". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  5. Furdyk, Brent (March 22, 2023). "Simulant: Exclusive Look At New Canadian Sci-Fi Film Starring Simu Liu, Robbie Amell, Jordana Brewster & Sam Worthington". ET Canada. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  6. Complex, Valerie (February 14, 2023). "'Simulant': Vertical Takes Domestic & UK/Ireland On Sci-Fi Thriller; Sets Streaming And Theatrical Release Dates". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
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