The Russo brothers try to revolutionize science fiction with The Electric State, the new Netflix film, which adapts the comic by Simon Stålenhag
Netflix has just released a series of images that offer us a first look The Electric Statethe new action and science fiction film directed by the Russo brothers. Set in an alternate version of 1997, this adaptation of Simon Stålenhag’s comic of the same name promises a explosive mix of nostalgia and futurism.
The plot places us in a world where people live isolated under virtual reality goggles, facing an invasion of monstrous drones after a technological collapse. In this scenario we follow Michelle, an orphaned teenager played by Millie Bobby Brown, touring the American West. Accompanied by a friendly robot and an eccentric homeless mansearches for his missing younger brother.
A stellar cast in a desolate world
Ke Huy Quan plays Dr. Amherst, a key character in the search for Michelle’s brother. Chris Pratt, for his part, plays Keats, a war veteran turned truck driver who joins this odyssey. The cast is completed with big names like Stanley Tucci, who plays Ethan Skate, a technology guru and Woody Norman as Martin Klebba, Michelle’s long-lost brother.
Giancarlo Esposito becomes the robotic bounty hunterColonel Bradbury, while famous voices like those of Jason Alexander, Brian Cox, Jenny Slate, Anthony Mackie, Billy Bob Thornton, Alan Tudyk and Woody Harrelson They animate several robots. Interestingly, Harrelson lends his voice to a robotic version of the iconic Mr. Peanut.
Visually stunning and narratively bold
Newly released images immerse us in an atmosphere full of vibrant retro-futurismwhere desolate American landscapes intertwine with advanced technologies and mechanical creatures that They seem to have come out of a dystopian dream.. The Russo’s promise is to take us on a visual and emotional journey that not only entertains, but also reflects on technology and human connection.
The Electric State will arrive on Netflix in March 2025, and from now on it promises to be a work that could transform the science fiction genre into cinema. With its rich palette of characters and intriguing premise, this film is not just anticipated by fans of the actors involvedbut for all those who appreciate cinema that challenges reality and expands the imagination.
A character that captures hearts
Michelle isn’t just another protagonist in a science fiction story; represents resilience and the search for connection in a fragmented world. Orphanage and isolation are central themes that explore his evolution throughout the film, reflecting not only his physical journey but also his inner growth. Millie Bobby Brown, known for her previous roles that combine strength and vulnerabilityhe is the perfect choice to bring this complex character to life. Michelle becomes a figure with whom the audience can easily identify, offering a reflection on personal struggle amid technological and social adversity.
Comparing Michelle to other iconic characters in the genre, we find similarities with figures like Ellen Ripley Alien Sarah Connor from Terminator. However, Michelle brings freshness to the genre by integrating aspects of modern youth and their relationship with technology. His story is one narrative of survival and personal discoveryadorned with layers of an epic odyssey through desolate landscapes, but is also an invitation to reflect on our world and how we interact with the technology around us.