As a longtime fan of science fiction and video games, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the adaptation of “Rogue Trooper” ever since I first read the comic strips back in the ’80s. Having grown up with the likes of Judge Dredd from 2000 AD, Rogue Trooper was always a character close to my heart. The fact that Duncan Jones, who’s proven himself as a skilled storyteller in the sci-fi genre with movies like Moon and Source Code, is both writing and directing this film, makes me all the more excited!
Enthusiasts of the interstellar video game “Rogue Trooper” may be thrilled to learn that filmmaker Duncan Jones is developing an animated adaptation. Known for producing some of the finest science fiction films in recent times, such as “Moon” (2009) and “Source Code” (2011), and with a proven affinity for video games, given his directing role in “Warcraft” (2016), he appears to be an ideal candidate for the project. For more information about this forthcoming sci-fi movie, delve into our subsequent guide on “Rogue Trooper.”
What Is The Rogue Trooper Release Date?
Currently, there’s no confirmed release date for the movie “Rogue Trooper” as of now. It seems quite uncertain that it would make it onto our 2024 movie lineup. Fingers crossed, we might be able to label it a 2025 movie, but let’s wait and see what the future holds.
The Rogue Trooper Voice Cast
Although the original content may not be widely recognized, the voice cast for Rogue Trooper features a star-studded group of top-tier actors. Here are the talented individuals providing their voices for this intergalactic journey, with only the actor playing the main character’s identity disclosed so far.
Aneurin Barnard (Rogue Trooper)
Aneurin Barnard, who has experience with both terrestrial battles (as seen in Christopher Nolan’s “Dunkirk” from 2017) and extraterrestrial events (from his role in Netflix’s “1899” and a few episodes of “Doctor Who”), is providing the voice for Duncan Jones’ “Rogue Trooper.”
The Welsh actor is recognized for a variety of period productions, including the 2015 crime biopic “Legend” alongside Tom Hardy, who starred in Dunkirk, as well as literary adaptations such as “The Goldfinch” from 2019 and “The Personal History of David Copperfield,” released the following year.
Hayley Atwell
As a gamer, I’m thrilled to share that Hayley Atwell, who’s no stranger to alien encounters having portrayed Peggy Carter in the Marvel flicks, starred in AMC’s reimagining of the iconic sci-fi series, “The Prisoner,” and led one of the top-tier “Black Mirror” episodes, “Be Right Back.” This versatile English actress also recently joined the “Mission: Impossible” franchise as Grace in “Dead Reckoning.” Her voice is now part of the Rogue Trooper voice cast.
Jack Lowden
Jack Lowden, who is known for his roles in Barnard’s “Dunkirk” and “War & Peace”, can also boast of acting alongside Tom Hardy in the crime biopic “Capone” and an Audible adaptation of “David Copperfield”. The talented Scottish actor has also portrayed a spy on Apple TV+’s original series, “Slow Horses”, for which he received an Emmy nomination at the 76th ceremony.
Sean Bean
As a devoted admirer of Sean Bean’s work, I can’t help but notice a recurring theme: his characters often meet a tragic end, from Boromir in the Lord of the Rings trilogy to Ned Stark in Game of Thrones. Yet, against all odds, he managed to survive his recent space adventures in Jupiter Ascending and The Martian, and even made it through the climax of Possessor, where he was the primary target of the main assassin in Brandon Cronenberg’s 2020 thriller. It leaves me wondering if this time, perhaps, his Rogue Trooper character will buck the trend and find a way to triumph against all odds.
Daryl McCormack
Daryl McCormack, an Irish actor, shares a credit with Barnard in the Netflix series “Peaky Blinders,” where he portrayed Isaiah Jesus in a recurring role. However, he is more famously recognized for his lead performance in one of Hulu’s top movies, “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande.” More recently, McCormack made a brief yet impactful appearance in the film “Twisters,” which had an actual tornado on set.
Reece Shearsmith
Reece Shearsmith, a two-time BAFTA winner, has not only appeared on “Doctor Who”, but he’s also had multiple encounters with extraterrestrials. These encounters include his roles on Apple TV+’s “Foundation”, Netflix’s “3 Body Problem”, and the 2005 adaptation of “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”. This British comedian, known for his work with The League of Gentlemen, was also seen in the horror comedy classic “Shaun of the Dead” for a brief stint, as well as portraying Professor Ware in “Saltburn”.
Jemaine Clement
Known primarily for being half of the New Zealand comedy duo Flight of the Conchords, Jemaine Clement has a diverse acting career that includes sharing screen time with extraterrestrials in ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ and portraying one of the most terrifying aliens in the ‘Men in Black’ film series as Boris the Animal. Additionally, he is recognized for his numerous collaborations with Taika Waititi, such as the humorous vampire movie ‘What We Do in the Shadows’, presented in mockumentary style.
Matt Berry
Regarding “What We Do in the Shadows”, it’s worth mentioning that Matt Berry, a key cast member of FX’s side-splitting spin-off (and one of the most entertaining horror series on Hulu), is also part of the “Rogue Trooper” crew. Previously, the actor from “The IT Crowd” has provided his distinct voice to various sci-fi projects such as Disney+’s “Star Wars” Universe show “The Book of Boba Fett” and Amazon Prime’s “Fallout”. Additionally, he will appear in an upcoming animated sci-fi film titled “The Wild Robot”, set for release in September 2024.
Diane Morgan
Diane Morgan, a well-known British comedian, is most recognized for portraying the TV reporter Philomena Cunk across multiple series, including “Cunk on Earth” on Netflix. She also provided the voice of Gryphon in Netflix’s “The Sandman,” and stars as Mandy in her self-named sitcom, playing another British television character.
Alice Lowe
One of Alice Lowe’s initial acting roles was alongside Matt Berry in the science fiction horror spoof “Garth Merenghi’s Darkplace.” This was followed by collaborations with directors like Edgar Wright on “Hot Fuzz” and “The World’s End,” Ben Wheatley on projects such as “Sightseers” and “Kill List,” among others. She also appeared in Netflix’s interactive film, “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch,” and the short-lived Netflix sci-fi television series, “Lockwood & Co.”
Asa Butterfield
Among Asa Butterfield’s notable roles, which began after starring in “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas” (2008) and “Hugo” (2011), was the lead in the 2013 film “Ender’s Game,” where he ventured into space. Later, in 2016’s “The Space Between Us,” he portrayed a character visiting Earth for the first time. The British actor has also appeared in several horror productions on Netflix, such as “Choose or Die.” However, one of his most well-known roles with the streaming service is playing the lead character, Otis, in the hit series “Sex Education.”
What Rogue Trooper Is About
As a dedicated gamer, I’ve had the pleasure of diving into the world of Rogue Trooper, a video game series crafted by Rebellion Developments. Though it was first brought to life on gaming screens in 2006, this franchise actually has roots that stretch back to 1981, when it was born from the pages of 2000 AD – a U.K.-based sci-fi comic publication famous for bringing Judge Dredd to life. The mastermind behind Rogue Trooper is Gerry Finley-Day, with Dave Gibbons, renowned for his work on Watchmen (recently adapted into an animated movie), providing the illustrations. In this captivating series, I control a blue-skinned infantryman named Rogue, who was genetically engineered to thrive in the harsh, war-ravaged landscape of Nu-Earth.
With the digital spirits of his three fallen comrades residing within his rifle, helmet, and backpack, the powerful soldier embarks on a deeply personal quest for vengeance amidst a relentless, ongoing battle. As for the upcoming “Rogue Trooper” film, specific storyline details remain undisclosed, but it’s clear that a dedicated fan like Duncan Jones will strive to preserve the essence of the original source material.
Written And Directed By Duncan Jones
Duncan Jones is both writing and directing the film, Rogue Trooper. This is the same person who made his mark in feature films with the critically acclaimed Moon, released in the 2000s. Following this success, he directed movies like Source Code, Warcraft, and a Netflix production titled Mute, which was released in 2018.
Apart from Stuart Fenegan and the Kingsley brothers (Jason and Chris), Jones is also collaborating on the film’s production. Interestingly, this is their second try at bringing Rogue Trooper to life on screen. Previously, as reported by Daily Record, renowned comic book writer Grant Morrison was slated to write the adaptation. However, it didn’t move forward due to the underwhelming box office performance of what is now recognized as one of the top non-Marvel or DC comic book films, Dredd, which apparently affected its production.
Rogue Trooper Is Animated With The Unreal 5 Engine Tool
Although a live-action Rogue Trooper movie seems exciting, it’s important to note that this production will actually be animated. The movie is being designed using the Unreal 5 Engine, a powerful virtual reality tool commonly utilized by game developers and animators for creating lifelike 3D simulations. Thus, those who were hoping for a live-action version may find themselves reconsidering their expectations upon its release.
Hopefully, Duncan Jones and co. do not go rogue before Rogue Trooper gets finished!
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2024-08-26 03:08