Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Utopia’ Shares New Clip Ahead of Release [EXCLUSIVE]

Game Rant can exclusively share a new clip from Utopia, the latest project directed by Canadian filmmaker James “BamBam” Bamford. The movie is set for release in mid-December 2024, distributed by Paramount subsidiary Republic Pictures.

Utopia is a sci-fi thriller following a soldier named Damon, played by Irish actor Moe Dunford, as he embarks on a quest to find his missing wife, whom he suspects was kidnapped by human traffickers. Looking to rescue her, Damon breaks into a high-tech facility, only to find himself completely flabbergasted by a strange futuristic fantasy world utilizing technologies that blur the line between reality and illusion.

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Ahead of Utopia‘s release, Republic Pictures has shared a new excerpt from the upcoming movie, which Game Rant can now exclusively reveal. The 40-second clip appears to take place early on during the film, showing Dunford’s character preparing his gear and strategizing his infiltration plan with an ally. “I’ll find her, no matter what it takes,” says Damon, referring to his missing wife. Dunford will star in Utopia opposite Spanish actress Charlotte Vega, known for her roles in 2017 action thriller American Assassin and Netflix’s fantasy drama series Warrior Nun.

Given Utopia‘s unusual setting, the upcoming film could potentially end up being another one of those mind-bending sci-fi movies that mess with the head. And even if it doesn’t challenge the audience’s perceptions, it will undoubtedly do so for Dunford’s character, as the film’s official synopsis hints at his struggle to come to terms with the bizarre realities that he encounters while exploring Utopia’s peculiar world. The film’s premise bears some resemblance to Westworld, though it’s unclear if the themes it explores will align. The marketing materials shared by Republic Pictures so far offer little clarity on this.

Unusual setting and sci-fi mystery aside, Utopia is touted as an action-packed thriller. Aside from Dunford and Vega, the movie stars Michael D. Xavier, Daniel Bernhardt, Wanda Banda, Jason Flemyng, Maddy Ambus, Lucy Akhurst, Sean James Sutton, Jade Coatsworth, Philipp Boos, Mercer Boffey, Joe Carmichael, and Alix Villaret. It was written by Ian Neligh and Steven Paul, an American filmmaker with a body of work spanning five decades. Apart from helping pen Utopia‘s screenplay, Paul also served as the film’s producer.

Utopia Releases December 10

Utopia is scheduled to debut next Tuesday, December 10. It will be released straight to VOD, as is customary for indie films. The movie has a runtime of 91 minutes and has been rated R.

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