Steven Yeun & Robert Pattinson Team Up on Bong Joon‑Ho’s Next Sci‑Fi Adventure
Hold on to your space helmets, because Steven Yeun—yes, the brilliant Minari star—has just joined forces with Robert Pattinson for a brand‑new thriller from the maestro himself, Bong Joon‑Ho. The film, a sharp, untitled addition to Warner Bros., is set to orbit the universe of Edward Ashton’s forthcoming novel Mickey7. Think of it as a mash‑up of The Martian and Dark Matter, but cooler.
Plot Teaser: “Expendable” or “Steadfast”?
Picture this: in a human mission to colonise the frosty planet Niflheim, you’re an expendable—a disposable crew member who’s all about—well, you know, survival. But you’re stubborn enough that you won’t let a clone—nicknamed Mickey8—pick up the reins. It’s a gripping power play, and while the exact storyline hasn’t been fully handed down, Bong, who’s also scribbling the screenplay, might just play it close to Ashton’s version or throw in his own cosmic twists.
The Cast—Beyond Yeun & Pattinson
- Steven Yeun as the ever‑resourceful “expendable”
- Robert Pattinson takes the lead as the mission commander (full name still under wraps)
- Mark Ruffalo—yes, the Hulk‑man himself—joins the crew
- Toni Collette adds her razor‑sharp acting chops
- Naomi Ackie rounds out this powerhouse lineup
Still, every role beyond Patsy’s space hero remains a mystery, leaving fans to speculate what each character will bring to the interstellar table.
Fast‑forward: this venture is the second major collaboration Bong is doing with WarnerMedia in the last few months—after the HBO limited series spinning out of Parasite (which had already left our hearts in stitches), a new movie, Snowpiercer, is also on the horizon.
Quick Round-Up
- Steven Yeun will soon crop up in Jordan Peele’s Nope, sharing the screen with Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer.
- The film opens on July 22, 2022.
- Fans can’t wait to see how Bong infuses this genetic dramedy with his signature edge.
Read on, keep your thumbs ready for the release date, and get set for a mind‑bending ride that’ll leave your brain both perplexed and delighted.
