The new season of Black Mirror was already a cause of emotions, but the confirmation of a sequel to USS Callister next to the return of Cristin Milioti has increased the expectations to the maximum
What awaits us in the seventh season of Black Mirror?
The episode USS Callister of the fourth season has become one of the most acclaimed Black mirrorwith its mixture of technological satire and science fiction in pure style Star Trek. Now, years later, Charlie Brooker has decided to resume history and explore what happened to the digital crew who managed to escape the control of Robert Daly, played by Jesse Plemons.
Netflix UK and Ireland have published a video collection of key moments of the last year and, among these, a fragment showing Milioti with its space suit, ready for anything. The image clarifies that his character is still fighting, but no details have been revealed on the plot.
A luxury cast for the new episode
The seventh season of Black mirror Not only will he have the return of Cristin Milioti, but also adds a first level cast:
- AWKWAFINA (Jackpot)
- Peter Capaldi (Criminal document)
- Emma Corrin (Deadpool and Wolverine)
- Paul Giamatti (The contrasts)
- Rashida Jones (Sunny)
- Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaid)
- Jimmi Simpson (Westworld)
- Tracee Ellis Ross (Blackish)
- And many others …
With a selection of such various and talented actors, it is clear that Broocer wants this season to have shocking stories.
Charlie Brooker explains why it was time to continue USS Callister
In an interview with The Hollywood journalistCharlie Broocer revealed that the sequel to USS Callister It has been under development for years, but various obstacles, including the agenda and pandemic problems, have delayed their production.
“This story has always had the potential to continue. The original episode ends in a way that leaves the door open to continue exploring what happens to the characters. We have worked in different versions over the years, but until now everything did not adapt and we could make it “Brooker commented.
On what fans can expect, Brooker was rather cryptic, especially as regards Robert Dalyst’s destination, whose end in the original episode seemed definitive. “They don’t give anything for granted. I will say only … you will see it “He said with a smile.
An unexpected return to the digital galaxy
Cristin Milioti, who played Nanette Colehe became one of the most loved protagonists of Black mirror Thanks to USS Callister. His character went from being a programmer trapped in a distorted digital world to become the leader of a new crew in freedom. The series left it in a position of power, but the great stranger is What obstacles will have to face now In this sequel. With the digital universe open in front of them, they could meet new enemies, corrupt systems or even more versions of Robert Daly.
This is not Milioti’s first role in a science fiction project with an unexpected turn. In Palm SpringsHis character also faced a Temporal conbaccoAnother variation of the idea of being trapped in a non -exit world. I could Black mirror Play with the idea of similar narrative cycles? With Charlie Brooker in command, everything is possible.
We will return to the digital world of USS Callister?
One of the most intriguing aspects of this sequel is the approach it will adopt in relation to the crew that has managed to escape from Daly. Are they still trapped in a digital universe? Have you found new threats in the vast virtual space? And, above all, how it will adapt to this episode in the characteristic tone of Black mirror?
With season 7 coming and a luxury cast, the return of USS Callister He promises to be a key event for fans of the series. There is still no exact release date, but with the ongoing promotion machinery, it is a matter of time before Netflix revealed more details.