Amazon’s new version of ‘Utopia‘ will premiere this September the streaming service has announced, along with releasing the official trailer.
‘Utopia’ is an eight-episode conspiracy thriller about saving the world, while trying to find your place in it. Inspired by the British series of the same name, the new Amazon Original series was written by Gillian Flynn, who also serves as showrunner and executive producer.
The series centres on a group of comic fans who meet online and bond over their obsession of a seemingly fictional comic called, “Utopia.” Together, Becky (Ashleigh LaThrop), Ian (Dan Byrd), Samantha (Jessica Rothe), Wilson Wilson (Desmin Borges) and Grant (Javon “Wanna” Walton) unearth hidden meanings cloaked within the pages of “Utopia,” predicting threats to humanity. They realise these are not just the makings of a conspiracy; they are very real dangers coming alive right now in their world. The group embarks on a high-stakes adventure, bringing them face-to-face with the comic’s famed central character, Jessica Hyde (Sasha Lane), who joins them on their mission to save the world while harbouring secrets of her own.
Though the comic at the centre of the series predicts the world’s end, Utopia is filled with hidden meanings, shocking twists and radical evolutions for its dynamic characters – brought to life by an ensemble cast of breakout and seasoned talent.
The series also stars John Cusack as Dr. Kevin Christie, in his first series regular role for television. Rainn Wilson stars as Dr. Michael Stearns, Farrah Mackenzie as Alice, Christopher Denham as Arby, and Cory Michael Smith as Thomas Christie.
The eight-part conspiracy thriller comes from best-selling author and award-winning screenwriter, Gillian Flynn (‘Gone Girl’, ‘Sharp Objects’). Alongside Flynn, executive producers include Jessica Rhoades (with whom Flynn collaborated on ‘Sharp Objects’), Sharon Levy, Sharon Hall, Toby Haynes, Karen Wilson, and Dennis Kelly. The series is a co-production between Endemol Shine North America, Kudos and Amazon Studios. ‘Utopia’ will be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 200 countries and territories.
‘Utopia‘ premieres 25th September 2020 on Amazon Prime in the UK, Canada, US, Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, India and Japan. Dubbed foreign language versions will launch later this fall in additional territories worldwide.
