Netflix has released the first official trailer for The Electric State, starring Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt in an adaptation of Simon Stålenhag’s graphic novel, directed by the Russo Brothers. Watch the trailer above.
Here’s the official plot synopsis for The Electric State:
Set in the aftermath of a robot uprising in an alternate version of the ’90s, The Electric State follows orphaned teenager Michelle (Bobby Brown), who embarks on a journey across the American West with a cartoon-inspired robot, a smuggler, and his sidekick in search of her younger brother.
Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, from a screenplay by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, the film reportedly had a budget of $320 million.
The film also stars Ke Huy Quan as Dr. Amherst, Stanley Tucci as Ethan Skate, Woody Norman as Michelle’s brother, and Giancarlo Esposito as Colonel Marshall Bradbury. The film also features Jason Alexander, Martin Klebba, and Billy Bob Thornton. Additionally, Brian Cox voices Popfly, Jenny Slate voices Penny Pal, Anthony Mackie voices Herman, Alan Tudyk, and Woody Harrelson voices Mr. Peanut.
Speaking to Vanity Fair, Joe Russo said, “It could be an assaultive theme if the story were set in the present day.” He added, “Sometimes we find that when you couch it in a fable, and you remove it from its immediacy, you can create space for people to process it differently. What Simon Stalenhag did that was so clever is that humans are using technology to dehumanize themselves, and he tells a story about technology that aspires to become human. At what point do they cross, and at what point does the technology become more human than the humans?”
Produced by Russell Ackerman, Chris Castaldi, Mike Larocca, Patrick Newall, Anthony Russo, and Joe Russo, with production companies AGBO, Double Dream, and Skybound.
When will The Electric State premiere on Netflix?
The Electric State will premiere on Netflix on March 14, 2025.
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