Mickey 17
Mickey 17 is an upcoming American science fiction film written, directed, and co-produced by Bong Joon-ho, based on the 2022 novel Mickey7 by Edward Ashton. It stars Robert Pattinson, Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo. It is set to be released by Warner Bros. Pictures on March 29, 2024.
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| Directed by | Bong Joon-ho |
| Screenplay by | Bong Joon-ho |
| Based on | Mickey7 by Edward Ashton |
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| Cinematography | Darius Khondji |
| Edited by | Yang Jin-mo |
| Music by | Jung Jae-il |
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| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise
Feature adaptation of the science fiction novel by Edward Ashton follows the story of Mickey 17, an "expendable," who is a disposable employee on a human expedition sent to colonize the ice world Niflheim. After one iteration dies, a new body is regenerated with most of his memories intact.
Cast
- Robert Pattinson as Mickey Barnes
- Steven Yeun as Berto
- Naomi Ackie as Nasha
- Toni Collette as Gwen
- Mark Ruffalo as Hieronymous Marshall
Production
A film adaptation of Edward Ashton's novel Mickey7 was announced to be in development in January 2022, with Bong Joon-ho writing, directing, and producing for Warner Bros. Pictures. Robert Pattinson was in talks to star in the film at the time of the announcement.[1] Pattinson was confirmed to star in May 2022, with Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo joining the cast.[2] In July, Steven Yeun was added to the cast.[3]
Production began at Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden on August 2, 2022[4] and concluded in December 2022.[5]
Release
Mickey 17 is set to be theatrically released on March 29, 2024, by Warner Bros. Pictures.[6]
See also
- Moon, 2009 film with a similar premise
References
- Rubin, Rebecca (January 19, 2022). "Bong Joon Ho Sets Next Movie at Warner Bros. With Robert Pattinson in Talks to Star". Variety. Penske Media Corporation.
- Kroll, Justin (May 20, 2022). "Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette And Mark Ruffalo Join Robert Pattinson In Bong Joon Ho's Next Film At Warner Bros". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- Kroll, Justin (July 7, 2022). "Steven Yeun Latest To Join Robert Pattinson In Bong Joon Ho's Next Film At Warner Bros". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
- Daniels, Nia (August 2, 2022). "UK shoot gets underway on Bong Joon Ho's Mickey7 starring Robert Pattinson". Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- Staff, Screen (November 2, 2022). "2022 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK: latest updates". Screen Daily. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
- Rubin, Rebecca (December 5, 2022). "Robert Pattinson and Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17' Gets First Look, 2024 Release Date". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved December 6, 2022.