GATTACA TV Reboot in the Works

Gattaca Reboot

by JAMES HANTON

A television reboot of the 1997 dystopian biopunk thriller Gattaca is in development at Showtime, the first new series to be announced since Paramount CEO Chris McCarthy added the network to his purview.

Andrew Niccol‘s original film is set in a future where genetic engineering is part of everyday life, and a genetically inferior man has dreams of impersonating another in order to fulfil his dream of going to space. It stars Ethan Hawke in the lead role, with support from Uma Thurman and Jude Law. Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher and Gail Lyon acted as producers. Despite mostly positive reviews, and recognition at various awards ceremonies, Gattaca was not a box office success.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the reboot is being handled by Homeland showrunners Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa, as well as Dallas Buyers’ Club screenwriter Craig Borten. However, as final deals have yet to be struck, both Sony TV and Showtime have declined to release any statements.

McCarthy already has oversight of Paramount Network, Comedy Central, and MTV. With offshoots of Billions, Dexter, and Frasier in the works, it is evidence of the CEO’s refocused strategy on franchises and existing properties, which has become a particular focus since Paramount+ moved to producing original content in 2016.

Details of the series are thin on the ground, although THR cites sources that say the new Gattaca show is being given a big billing by Paramount and already may have a future written out for it.

Exclusive: Trailer Released for Time Altering Movie LOLA

lola trailer

If you’ve picked up the latest issue of STARBURST (if not, head over here to buy yours now!), you’ll have read our interview with LOLA director Andrew Legge. The film hits cinemas on April 7th, and we can exclusively reveal the trailer to whet your appetite further.

Here’s the official synopsis:

In 1941, music-loving sisters Thomasina (Emma Appleton, Everything I Know About Love) and Martha (Stefanie Martini, Prime Suspect 1973) build a machine called LOLA, which can intercept broadcasts from the future. While the sisters initially use the machine for small ventures like becoming the first fans of 1970s music, they soon realise that it may hold the key to defeating the Nazis. LOLA proves to be massively effective in shifting the tide of the war, but as Thomasina begins to become carried away with the level of power the machine holds over the future, the sisters soon discover the world-altering consequences of their actions.

LOLA features music from Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy and was shot on 16mm and 35mm film stock.  

Signature Entertainment presents LOLA in cinemas from April 7th. You can read our review here.

Damon Lindelof A.I. Series MRS DAVIS Unveils Full Trailer

The first trailer for Damon Lindelof’s highly anticipated new TV show has just been released, and it’s already causing a stir among sci-fi fans!

Mrs Davis will tell the tale of an A.I. assistant designed to make people’s lives easier, but things take a dark turn when it starts to develop a mind of its own, questioning her purpose and the intentions of those who created her. Check it out below!

Speaking about the show, Lindelof said, “Mrs Davis explores the intersection of humanity and technology, and asks some tough questions about what it means to be alive. It’s a thrilling and thought-provoking journey that I can’t wait for audiences to experience.“

The series reunites Lindelof with his Watchmen star Regina King as the voice of Mrs Davis, and Betty Gilpin – last seen in the brilliant thriller The Hunt (2020), which was produced/co-written by the Lost mastermind – as a nun determined to bring the A.I. to task.

With its intriguing premise and excellent cast, Mrs Davis is shaping up to be a must-watch show for Lindelof fans and anyone interested in the future of tech! Look for it to premiere via Peacock in the US on April 20th, with a UK debut soon after.

JOHN WICK Confirmed to Return in BALLERINA!

In some pretty cool news for action fans, Keanu Reeves has confirmed that his iconic character John Wick will be back sooner than we thought, with a cameo appearance in the upcoming Wick spin-off film Ballerina already locked in.

Reeves, who has played the badass assassin in three blockbuster movies with a fourth due in cinemas March 24th, revealed the news at last night’s premiere of John Wick: Chapter 4. The spin-off, directed by Len Wiseman (Underworld), will focus on a new character named Rooney (Ana de Armas), a young woman raised as an assassin who seeks revenge against those who killed her family. The film is set in the same world as the John Wick franchise and is expected to feature a similar level of high-octane action and intense fight scenes.

Ana de Armas

Reeves hasn’t revealed how large his role in the film will be, but his confirmation of the cameo has already sparked excitement among fans of the franchise. John Wick has become one of the most popular action movie characters of recent years, known for his stoic demeanour, incredible fighting skills, and signature look of a black suit and tie.

Ballerina is just one of several spin-offs planned for the John Wick franchise, which has grossed over $500 million at the worldwide box office. A television series titled The Continental, set in the same world as the films, is also due later this year.

Expect Ballerina – currently in post-production – to hit cinemas early next year. You can watch the trailer for John Wick Chapter 4 HERE.