The Adam Projecthas been generating a lot of buzz since it was first announced in July 2020, and now Netflix is sharing an exciting new look at the upcoming project. The streamer released an action-packed trailer for Ryan Reynolds' anticipated science fiction film.
Netflix’sThe Adam Project, directed by Shawn Levy, follows a time-traveling pilot named Adam Reed who crash lands in his past while trying to save the future. Wounded and confused, Adam encounters his 13-year-old self, with whom he must team up to find his late father and save the world from inherent doom.
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In addition to showcasing some thrilling action sequences, the new trailer gives further insight into the plot. One of those revelations is thatThe Adam Projecthas nothing to do with the multiverse, so fans who are expecting a film along the lines ofSpider-Man: No Way Homewill be in for something completely different. The teaser also unveils that Adam’s goal is to prevent time travel from ever happening and delves into his emotional reunion with his scientist father, who passed away when Adam was a kid. Balancing out the action and heavier themes are some hilarious moments between the Adams, who don’t get along.
In addition to Reynolds,The Adam Projectstars Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Garner as Adam’s parents, Louis and Ellie Reed. Rounding out the cast are Zoe Saldana as his partner Laura, newcomer Walker Scobell as Adam’s younger self, Catherine Keener, and Alex Mallari Jr. The forthcoming project will mark the second collaboration between Reynolds and Levy, as the pair previously worked on the2021 comedyFree Guy
Reynolds comparedThe Adam Projectto ’80s films likeE.TandThe Goonies. According to Reynolds, The Adam Project and these ’80s classics are high concept with huge stakes, but they are also personal.
The similarities are visible inearlier released images forThe Adam Project. However, whetherThe Adam Projectwill go down in the books of sci-fi movie history or not remains to be seen. Nevertheless, early reviews of the film are positive, and thanks to its creative premiseThe Adam Projecthas the potential to become one of the most entertaining films of 2022.
