Renowned director Bong Joon-ho, acclaimed for his Academy Award-winning film “Parasite,” is set to return to the science fiction genre with his upcoming movie “Mickey 17.” This film, starring Robert Pattinson, is an adaptation of Edward Ashton’s 2022 novel “Mickey7.”
Premise and Plot
“Mickey 17” follows the story of Mickey Barnes, an “expendable” human employee on a mission to colonize the icy world of Niflheim. In this futuristic setting, expendables are disposable workers who can be regenerated with their memories intact after each death. The narrative intensifies when Mickey 17 survives an expedition, only to find that a new iteration, Mickey 18, has been created, leading to a complex confrontation between the two versions.
Cast and Crew
The film boasts a stellar ensemble cast:
- Robert Pattinson as Mickey Barnes (and iterations 2 through 19)
- Naomi Ackie as Nasha Adjaya
- Steven Yeun as Berto
- Toni Collette as Gwen Johansen
- Mark Ruffalo as Hieronymous Marshall
Behind the scenes, Bong Joon-ho not only directs but also serves as writer and producer. The film’s cinematography is handled by Darius Khondji, with editing by Yang Jin-mo and a musical score composed by Jung Jae-il.
Production Details
The project was announced in January 2022, with production commencing at Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden, in August 2022 and concluding by December of the same year. The film’s budget is reported to be $150 million, reflecting its ambitious scope and production values.
Release Schedule
“Mickey 17” has experienced several shifts in its release date. Initially slated for March 29, 2024, it faced delays due to industry strikes and post-production challenges. The current release date is set for March 7, 2025, with Warner Bros. Pictures distributing the film.
Anticipation and Expectations
The collaboration between Bong Joon-ho and Robert Pattinson has generated significant excitement among film enthusiasts. Pattinson has expressed admiration for Bong’s unique directing style, noting that the project initially felt “so impossible,” highlighting the film’s ambitious nature.
As the release date approaches, “Mickey 17” is poised to be a standout addition to the 2025 cinematic landscape, blending science fiction with the dark comedic elements characteristic of Bong Joon-ho’s storytelling.
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