Wed Sep 18 01:29:24 UTC 2024: ## “Twilight” Star Robert Pattinson Faces Endless Death in Bong Joon-ho’s New Sci-Fi Thriller “Mickey 17”
**Los Angeles, CA** – Robert Pattinson, known for his role in the “Twilight” saga, takes on a drastically different role in Bong Joon-ho’s upcoming sci-fi thriller “Mickey 17.” The film, based on Edward Ashton’s 2022 novel “Mickey7,” follows Pattinson as a down-on-his-luck individual who signs up for a dangerous mission with a fatal catch: he dies, and dies, and dies again.
The new trailer reveals a chilling glimpse into the film’s premise. Mickey, desperate for a fresh start, agrees to a contract that involves sacrificing his life for scientific advancement. However, he’s not truly dead. Every time he dies, a clone is created, retaining most of his memories and ready to take on the next deadly mission.
The trailer showcases the brutal nature of Mickey’s experiences, from drowning in lava to having his hand severed in space. Despite the grim reality, a touch of dark humor shines through, evident in the playful use of Dean Martin’s “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head” as background music.
Adding to the complexity of the plot, Mickey encounters multiple versions of himself, each representing a previous death. Mark Ruffalo’s character, however, views these “multiples” as threats and demands their “extermination.”
“Mickey 17” marks Bong Joon-ho’s first feature since his 2019 masterpiece “Parasite,” which made history as the first non-English language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. The film features a star-studded cast including Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, and Toni Collette alongside Pattinson and Ruffalo.
“Mickey 17” is slated for a theatrical release on January 31, 2025, following a slight pushback from its initial March 2024 release date. With Bong Joon-ho at the helm and a compelling story, “Mickey 17” promises to be a captivating and thought-provoking addition to the sci-fi genre.
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