Fans of Bong Joon-ho have been eagerly waiting since his Academy Award-winning film “Parasite” swept across the globe in 2019, but now, over five years later and following some setbacks, his newest creation is about to hit UK cinemas soon.
The science fiction movie titled Mickey 17, adapted from Edward Ashton’s novel, marks the South Korean director’s third production in English following Snowpiercer and Okja. Notably, it features a stellar ensemble headed by Robert Pattinson portraying two distinct characters.
In a new role, the actor known for portraying Batman takes on Mickey Barnes, a character who enlists in a program to become disposable, allowing him to leave Earth. Judging by the trailer, it seems that the story may take a psychedelic turn from there.
Are you curious about the movie and eager to learn when it will be available in the UK? Here’s what you should know about Mickey 17.
Mickey 17 UK release date
Following multiple relocations, it’s now officially set that the movie will make its UK debut on Friday 7th March 2025.
Earlier, it is scheduled to debut at the Berlin Film Festival in February – having been assigned a spot outside the competitive categories.
The initial release date, set for March 29th, 2024, was subsequently taken off the schedule due to alleged disruptions caused by the SAG-AFTRA strike and delays in post-production.
Initially set for 31st January 2025, it got changed to 18th April and finally, its official release date was confirmed.
Mickey 17 cast
In the movie, Robert Pattinson takes the lead role as Mickey Barnes, a part he portrays through two distinct clones of the character throughout the film. Consequently, there will be numerous instances featuring the charismatic Batman actor on screen.
Apart from him, there are several other notable actors in the ensemble cast, including Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo who each play significant parts.
Additionally, you’ll find characters played by Strike series actress Holliday Grainger, Thomas Turgoose from The England Trilogy, and comedian Tim Key.
You can find the full cast list below:
- Robert Pattinson as Mickey Barnes
- Naomi Ackie as Nasha Adjaya
- Steven Yeun as Berto
- Toni Collette as Gwen Johansen
- Mark Ruffalo as Hieronymous Marshall
- Holliday Grainger as Gemma
- Anamaria Vartolomei as Kai Katz
- Angus Imrie as Shrimp Eyes
- Steve Park as Agent Zeke
- Patsy Ferran as TBC
- Daniel Henshall as TBC
- Thomas Turgoose as TBC
- Tim Key as TBC
Mickey 17 plot
Mickey Barnes decides to leave Earth by becoming an ‘expendable’: a type of worker who can be replaced once they die, with many of their memories carried over to the new body.
In simpler terms, after one of his numerous clones, Mickey 17, unexpectedly makes it through a human mission to establish a base on the frozen world of Niflheim, he encounters another clone, Mickey 18.
It certainly sounds intriguing!
Mickey 17 trailer
Below, you’ll find the movie trailer that offers a taste of its unique, somewhat whimsical vibe.
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2025-02-03 21:34