Voyagers (film)
Voyagers is an upcoming American science fiction film written and directed by Neil Burger. The film stars Colin Farrell, Tye Sheridan, Lily-Rose Depp and Fionn Whitehead.
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Directed by | Neil Burger |
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Written by | Neil Burger |
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Music by | Trevor Gureckis |
Edited by | Naomi Geraghty |
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Distributed by | Lionsgate |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Voyagers is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 25, 2020, by Lionsgate.
Premise
Set in the near future, the film chronicles the odyssey of 30 young men and women who are sent deep into space on a multi-generational mission in search of a new home. The mission descends into madness, as the crew reverts to its most primal state, not knowing if the real threat they face is what's outside the ship or who they're becoming inside it.
Cast
- Colin Farrell as Dr. Richard Alling
- Tye Sheridan as Christopher Rebbs
- Lily-Rose Depp as Allison
- Fionn Whitehead as Jack
- Viveik Kalra as Ryan
- Isaac Hempstead Wright as Gordon
- Stephen Rannazzisi as Elliot
- Quintessa Swindell as Julie
- Chanté Adams as Phoebe
- Archie Madekwe as Kal
- Archie Renaux as Alex
- Madison Hu as Edith
Production
The project was announced in January 2019 with Neil Burger writing and directing. The film was described as being “Lord of the Flies in space”.[1] In April 2019, Colin Farrell, Tye Sheridan, Lily-Rose Depp and Fionn Whitehead were amongst those cast in the film, with filming due to begin in Romania in June.[2] In June 2019, Viveik Kalra, Quintessa Swindell, Archie Madekwe and Archie Renaux joined the cast of the film, with Lionsgate distributing.[3]
Principal photography began in Romania in June 2019.[4]
Release
It is scheduled to be released on November 25, 2020.[5]
References
- Upside’ Director Neil Burger Sets Sci-Fi ‘Voyagers’ as Next Project
- ‘Voyagers’: Colin Farrell, Lily-Rose Depp, Tye Sheridan Among Cast For Neil Burger’s Sci-Fi-Thriller; Uni Int’l Buys Major Markets From AGC
- Wiseman, Andreas (June 28, 2019). "'Voyagers': Lionsgate Snaps Up U.S. Rights To Neil Burger Sci-Fi-Thriller With Colin Farrell, Tye Sheridan & Lily-Rose Depp". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- Marc, Christopher (May 2, 2019). "Neil Burger's Sci-Fi Flick 'Voyagers' Eyes June 17th Production Start In Romania – Stars Colin Farrell, Tye Sheridan, and Fionn Whitehead". HN Entertainment. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 1, 2020). "'John Wick 4' To 2022, While 'Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard', 'Spiral, 'Barb And Star' & More Head To 2021: Lionsgate Release Date Changes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2020.