David Bowie's son has a trailer for his new movie, and it is an adaptation of a classic British comic

The acclaimed director Duncan Jones has given a new boost to his highly anticipated film project, Rogue Trooper, based on the iconic comic published in the magazine 2000 AD, created by Gerry Finley-Day and Dave Gibbons in the eighties. After more than a year of uncertainty about the future of the adaptation, the first trailer and some images have been exclusively shared by Deadline, offering fans a long-awaited glimpse of what is to come.

Rogue Trooper like you’ve never seen before

The trailer, although brief, reaffirms that Rogue Trooper is far from being a forgotten project. This animated film has been developed using the powerful Unreal Engine 5, which gives the project an innovative visual aesthetic. Additionally, motion capture technology has been incorporated for the action scenes, ensuring a level of detail and dynamism that promises to attract both comic fans and animation movie lovers.

The cast of the film includes well-known actors such as Hayley Atwell, Jack Lowden, and Sean Bean, who is known for his ability to portray characters facing tragic destinies. Other notable names in the cast are Daryl McCormack, Diane Morgan, Alice Lowe, and Asa Butterfield. This selection of talent suggests a commitment to quality, both in acting and in storytelling.

Despite the advances in production, details about the plot remain scarce. It has been revealed that the film will follow the story of a genetically modified infantry soldier on his mission against the Traitor General, but the rest of the narrative remains shrouded in mystery. The trailer only mentions that its release will be Coming soon-ish, leaving fans anticipating a definitive date.

As always, fans will need to be patient while waiting for more news about this exciting adaptation that has captured the attention of the film and video game world.