Sounding like a mix between what Ridley Scott is doing with Prometheus and Alien: Covenant, and the “Black Mirror” episode Be Right Back, Moon concept designer Gavin Rothery is playing God with Archive, reports ScreenDaily.
Theo James (Divergent, Underworld: Blood Wars) will lead the cast of the futuristic tale, which “follows a scientist working on a human-equivalent android who is on the verge of a significant breakthrough. However, he has a secret ulterior motive: to be reunited with his dead wife.”
Independent’s Luc Roeg and Philip Herd will produce. High-Rise cinematographer Laurie Rose is attached and VFX will be handled by Double Negative.
“Sci-fi is at its most powerful when exploring the human condition through compelling high concepts and Gavin has created an incredibly soulful story that, when combined with his singular vision and Theo’s electric talent, add up to a film that will sit proudly amongst the best of the sci-fi canon,” Philip Herd of Independent commented.
London-based producer, financier, and sales outfit Independent will produce the project being introduced to buyers at Cannes. Independent previously handled sales on Duncan Jones’ sci-fi Moon, which Sony Pictures Classics released in the US, grossing $5m.