3 Body Problem: Netflix Presents the Trailer For, The New Series from The Creators of Game of Thrones
Netflix has presented the first trailer for 3 Body Problem, the series based on the novel of the same name by Liu Cixin from the creators of Game of Thrones David Benioff, DB Weiss, and Alexander Woo. The first images were presented at CES in Las Vegas, and it was also announced that the series will premiere on March 21 on the platform. After a long time generating expectations around its title and the name of its creators, the fiction marks its release date on the calendar and lets viewers take their first look at the epic science fiction series.
In this adaptation of the bestseller, a young woman’s fateful decision in 1960s China reverberates through space and time to the present day. When the laws of nature inexplicably unfold before her eyes, a select group of brilliant scientists join forces with an unwavering detective to confront the greatest threat in human history. Expectations are at their highest point following the launch of the trailer for the long-awaited television adaptation of The Three-Body Problem, the acclaimed international science fiction best-seller written by Cixin Liu, and the first installment of a trilogy. The series, which has a stellar cast and a renowned production team, promises not only to emulate the success of Game of Thrones but to surpass it with a most intriguing plot that combines science, history, and mystery.
This Is The Trailer For 3 Body Problem
The trailer, which has generated a wave of enthusiasm on social media, has led many to compare the anticipation generated by 3 Body Problem with that surrounding Game of Thrones at the time. However, there is one key difference: many claim that this new project has the potential to surpass even the epic fantasy phenomenon. However, behind the series are names like David Benioff, DB Weiss, and Alexander Woo as co-creators, the first two responsible for Game of Thrones. In the trailer, we get many more questions than answers, which results in an intriguing trailer that leaves us wanting much more. Furthermore, the technical section of The Three-Body Problem, personally, has left me with my mouth open: not only is it a careful series; but Netflix has put a lot of money on the table and has complete confidence in its performance.
What Do We Know About 3 Body Problem?
The story of 3 Body Problem, which takes place in China in the 1960s, begins with the fateful decision of a young woman that triggers a series of events that reverberate through space and time until reaching the present day. When the laws of nature are inexplicably revealed, a select group of brilliant scientists join forces with an unwavering detective to confront the greatest threat in human history.
3 Body Problem takes them out of medieval fantasy and into the complex and addictive world of science fiction. Science fiction is one of the favorite genres of Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and more because they say that it is not only entertainment, but it helps us to be creative, to think outside the box, and to have a vision of the future, with which we can open our minds and learn all kinds of things. Furthermore, the advantage of these stories is that they are exciting and, by being located in the near and distant futures, they can propose the craziest stories as something possible for humanity, and the best of these stories come from great books that marked the world. 3 Body Problem, which will premiere on Netflix, is the next science fiction series on the list of book adaptations and has a great cast led by the Mexican Eiza González.
Who Appears in 3 Body Problem?
According to information from IMDb, the science fiction series will feature the performance of the Mexican Eiza González, whom we already saw in Baby Driver and I Care A Lot (and who is about to release the series Extrapolations for Apple TV+, with Tobey Maguire, Benedict Wong, who plays Wong in the Doctor Strange films and the MCU, Liam Cunningham, who played Davos Seaworth in Game of Thrones, John Bradley, Samwell Tarly in Game of Thrones, and Tsai Chin, who appeared in Memoirs of a Geisha and Shang Chi and the legend of the ten rings. David Benioff and DB Weiss are the creators of this new series, which has Brad Pitt, Rosamund Pike, and Rian Johnson of Glass Onion among its producers.
When is the 3 Body Problem Premiere?
The series will arrive on the platform on March 21, 2024.
What is the 3 Body Problem About?
The official IMDb synopsis says the series will “follow the story of humanity’s first contact with an alien civilization, seeing humanity being vulnerable to the same external threat”.
Netflix says about the story: “The fateful decision of a young woman in 1960s China has repercussions in space and time for a group of brilliant scientists today. As the laws of nature unravel before her eyes, five former colleagues reunite to confront the greatest threat in human history”.
The book saga was written by Liu Cixin and is considered one of China’s most successful science fiction sagas, it is made up of three books, meaning the series could have multiple seasons. The story begins at the time of the Chinese Revolution in the 1960s when the first contact between humans and extraterrestrials occurred. An astrophysicist named Ye Wenjie receives a message from aliens from a planet called Trisolari, who tells him not to try to make contact, but he ignores them and begins working to achieve just that. Years pass and, more than 400 years after that first message, humanity makes contact again and that generates a conflict between the two species, which quickly triggers a conflict that endangers all humans.
3 Body Problem Series Characters
Netflix revealed the list of characters that we are going to see in the series:
- Jess Hong as Jin Cheng: Member of the “Oxford Five”: a group of young Oxford scientists. Theoretical physics genius with an insatiable thirst for answers to the biggest questions in the universe. His curiosity might be his greatest strength, if not his downfall.
- Jovan Adepo is Saul Durand: a Member of the “Oxford Five”. No less gifted but much less focused than his peers, Saul is a physics research assistant who has not reached his full potential. When the ultimate challenge is presented to him, will he overcome it?
- Eiza González is Auggie Salazar: Member of the “Oxford Five.” A pioneer of nanotechnology, Auggie is dedicated to solving real problems now, not theoretical problems in the future. Strong and visionary, she is a natural target for humanity’s enemies.
- John Bradley as Jack Rooney: Member of the “Oxford Five.” Rude, outspoken, and lovable, Jack used his Physics degree to develop a snack empire.
- Alex Sharp as Will Downing: Member of the “Oxford Five”. Will, a sixth-grade physics teacher, receives life-changing news that forces him to reconsider his place in the universe.
- Zine Tseng and Rosalind Chao as Ye Wenjie: Ye Wenjie, an astrophysics prodigy, feels alone in the universe after losing everything during the Chinese Cultural Revolution. A decision she made in the sixties resonates through the centuries and may still be heard at the end of time.
- Ben Schnetzer and Jonathan Pryce as Mike Evans: Passionate environmentalist turned billionaire oil tycoon.
- Liam Cunningham as Thomas Wade: Wade, the charismatic leader of the world’s most elite intelligence operation, is the ultimate global thinker. In his game, people are accessories, and his bold tactics tend to pay off.
- Marlo Kelly is Tatiana: Raised since birth in Mike Evans’ organization, Tatiana has dedicated her life to embracing the marginalized…by all means.
- Sea Shimooka is Sophon: An avatar who appears in a mysterious virtual reality game within the series.
- Saamer Usmani is Raj Varma: Raj, a naval officer from a military family, is deeply committed to his work. His relationship with his girlfriend, Jin, risks becoming collateral damage in his mission.
- Eve Ridley is Follower: A 9-year-old character that Jin encounters in the virtual reality game.