Brad Bird’s Ray Gunn action trailer
A new cinematic mystery is brewing, and it promises to be a stylish ride: Netflix and Skydance Animation have officially unveiled the trailer for the long-gestating, neo-noir sci-fi action animated feature, Ray Gunn.
This ambitious project brings the creative magic of director Brad Bird to the screen, combining the high-stakes action of the future with the shadowy atmosphere of classic detective stories. Set in Metropia, a colossal city viewed through the lens of 1939, the film establishes an immediately intriguing world where the lines between reality and the bizarre blur.
At the heart of this futuristic labyrinth is Raymond Gunn, the last remaining human private detective in a world increasingly populated by the alien and the unknown. Gunn finds himself drawn into a perplexing case involving interstellar mysteries, brutal murders, and the enigmatic multimedia star, Venus Nova. It’s a formula that perfectly fuses high-octane sci-fi with classic noir sensibilities.
The casting brings a seasoned ensemble to the board. Oscar winner Sam Rockwell steps into the role of the rugged private eye Gunn, complemented by Oscar nominee Scarlett Johansson as the alluring Venus Nova. Their shared history, stemming from previous collaborations on films like Iron Man 2 and Jojo Rabbit, adds an unexpected layer of familiarity and chemistry to their dynamic.
Bird himself has framed the vision as a cinematic blend, describing the film as a mixture of sci-fi and classic detective movies from the 1940s—a visual tapestry reminiscent of Maltese Falcon meeting Buck Rogers.
The creative team behind Ray Gunn is stacked with talent, including co-writer Matthew Robbins. The production is overseen by a collective of industry heavyweights, including John Lasseter, Lisa Beroud, David Ellison, and Dana Goldberg, ensuring a high-quality, imaginative outcome.
This animated adventure marks a significant milestone for Brad Bird, representing his first non-Pixar directorial animated project since The Iron Giant, signaling a fresh and exciting direction for the legendary filmmaker.
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