Netflix has just dropped the final trailer for the much-anticipated series 3 BODY PROBLEM, set to make its world premiere at the SXSW Film & TV Festival in Austin, TX, on March 8. Created by the powerhouse trio of David Benioff and D.B. Weiss (Game of Thrones) and Alexander Woo (True Blood), the series promises a mind-bending journey through space and time, rooted in a pivotal moment from 1960s China.
The Final Trailer
The final trailer, set against Dinah Washington’s haunting rendition of “This Bitter Earth,” teases a series that intertwines the fates of a diverse group of characters as they face an unprecedented threat to humanity. With dialogue snippets from characters Jin Cheng (Jess Hong), Da Shi (Benedict Wong), and Ye Wenjie (Rosalind Chao), the trailer hints at an epic narrative that spans decades and galaxies.
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- Jin Cheng’s Revelation: “I have to tell you something…something insane…but true…about all of us. It started a long time ago.”
- The Wow Signal: Detected in 1977, this mysterious sequence sets the stage for the series’ exploration of extraterrestrial life.
- A War Beyond Worlds: The characters grapple with the realization that humanity is not alone in the universe, and that our existence is intertwined with parallel realities.
A Cosmic Level Event
3 BODY PROBLEM is a tale of cosmic significance, tracing the repercussions of a young woman’s decision in the 1960s that echoes through time, affecting the fabric of reality itself. As natural laws begin to collapse, a group of brilliant scientists and an unconventional detective come together to face an existential threat. The ensemble cast includes Jovan Adepo, John Bradley, Rosalind Chao, Liam Cunningham, Eiza González, and Benedict Wong, among others.
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The series is a testament to the collaborative genius of its creators, executive producers, and a diverse directing team, including Rian Johnson, Derek Tsang, and Andrew Stanton. With executive production credits also including industry heavyweights like Brad Pitt and Rosamund Pike, 3 BODY PROBLEM is poised to be a groundbreaking addition to the sci-fi genre.
Premiere and Expectations
3 BODY PROBLEM is not just a series but an event, promising to blend intricate storytelling with philosophical musings on existence, identity, and the nature of conflict. As the final trailer suggests, this series is more than a narrative—it’s a question posed to humanity: “How will you be remembered?”
As we count down to the premiere, the anticipation builds for a series that promises to challenge our perceptions and offer a gripping tale of survival, resistance, and the indomitable human spirit. 3 BODY PROBLEM invites viewers on a journey that is as introspective as it is thrilling, marking a new frontier for science fiction on television.
3 BODY PROBLEM premieres on March 21, 2024, exclusively on Netflix.
About 3 BODY PROBLEM
Release Date: March 21, 2024
Co-Creators/Executive Producers/Writers: David Benioff and D.B. Weiss and Alexander Woo
Executive Producer: Bernadette Caulfield, Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman, Nena Rodrigue, Lin Qi, Zhao Jilongm, Xiaosong Gao, Lauren Ma, Plan B Entertainment’s Brad Pitt, Jeremy Kleiner, Dede Gardner, Rosamund Pike, Robie Uniacke are Executive Producers for Primitive Streak. Derek Tsang, Andrew Stanton
Directors: Derek Tsang, Andrew Stanton, Jeremy Podeswa, Minkie Spiro
Cast: Jovan Adepo, John Bradley, Rosalind Chao, Liam Cunningham, Eiza González, Jess Hong, Marlo Kelly, Alex Sharp, Sea Shimooka, Zine Tseng, Saamer Usmani, Benedict Wong, Jonathan Pryce
Synopsis
A young woman’s fateful decision in 1960s China reverberates across space and time into the present day. When the laws of nature inexplicably unravel before their eyes, a close-knit group of brilliant scientists join forces with an unorthodox detective to confront the greatest threat in humanity’s history.
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