Apple Original Films unveils its latest sci-fi thriller, Liminal, starring Vanessa Kirby of Pieces of a Woman and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II from Watchmen. The project adapts the acclaimed graphic novel Telepaths by J. Michael Straczynski, with Louis Leterrier (Lupin) directing.
Plot Overview
An electromagnetic event triggers telepathic abilities in 10% of the global population. Newly empowered Boston police officers clash with a wrongly imprisoned inmate who emerges as a hero and leader among telepaths fleeing persecution. Both sides view themselves as protagonists, and humanity’s fate hinges on whether they can build trust.
Creative Team Highlights
J. Michael Straczynski brings his expertise as a renowned television creator and screenwriter. He developed the sci-fi epic Babylon 5, co-created Netflix’s Sense8, and penned films including Changeling, Ninja Assassin, and Underworld: Awakening.
Additional casting details and a release date remain undisclosed. Viewers can anticipate Liminal on Apple TV+ in the coming years as production advances.
