Apple Original Films reveals its latest project, a sci-fi thriller titled Liminal, starring Vanessa Kirby of Pieces of a Woman and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II from Watchmen. The film adapts the acclaimed graphic novel Telepaths by J. Michael Straczynski and receives direction from Louis Leterrier, known for Lupin.
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 leader among telepaths seeking refuge in a hostile world. Both sides view themselves as protagonists, and humanity’s fate hinges on building mutual trust.
Creative Team Highlights
J. Michael Straczynski, the story’s author, brings extensive experience from television and film. He created the sci-fi epic Babylon 5, co-created Netflix’s Sense8, and penned scripts for Changeling, Ninja Assassin, and Underworld: Awakening.
Details on additional casting and a release date remain unavailable, signaling an early stage in production. Expect Liminal to join Apple TV+’s growing lineup of original content in the coming years.
