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Netflix's upcoming sci-fi blockbuster "The Electric State," an adaptation of Swedish artist Simon Stålenhag's graphic novel of the same name, has just dropped its second trailer today, following the release of new stills yesterday (see below).
"The Electric State" is directed by "Avengers" franchise helmers the Russo Brothers, with a screenplay penned by "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame" writing duo Stephen McFeely and Christopher Markus. The film is reportedly one of Netflix's most expensive original productions to date, with an estimated budget of $320 million. It is slated for release on March 14th next year.
※ Watch the new trailer via the link below ▼
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The star-studded cast includes Ke Huy Quan, Stanley Tucci, Martin Klebba, Chris Pratt, Millie Bobby Brown, Jason Alexander, and Giancarlo Esposito. Lending their voices to the film's robotic characters are Jenny Slate, Anthony Mackie, Alan Tudyk, Woody Harrelson, Brian Cox, and Billy Bob Thornton.
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The plot is set in a fictional 1990s where humanity has won a rebellion against artificial intelligence but remains deeply reliant on machines. Meanwhile, the defeated and exiled robots are equally lost, struggling to prove their free will to humans. The story follows Michelle, who is searching for her younger brother, whom she believed to be long dead. She teams up with Kris, a veteran now working as a long-haul truck driver, and his smuggling partner, the construction robot Herman (voiced by Mackie). Kris and Herman are Michelle's only hope to navigate treacherous enemy territory, find her missing brother, and uncover the truth behind his initial abduction.