At this point, we’ve seen a number of films and TV series tackle the idea of an alien invasion. It’s well-trodden land for filmmakers, for sure. But Apple TV+ is hoping there’s still plenty of interest in the sci-fi concept ahead of its upcoming series, “Invasion.”
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As seen in the teaser trailer for “Invasion,” the series aims to take a look at an alien invasion from multiple perspectives, as various people deal with the ramifications of the outsiders coming to Earth and fighting humanity. The teaser gives us a glimpse of a scientist, an astronaut, a Southern sheriff, a military man, and a mom, all having to deal with the various ways that an alien encounter might ruin your day.
And while you might not be super enthusiastic about a new alien story, after decades of seeing similar plots in films and TV series, there are some big names behind-the-scenes that should keep you interested. First, you have to duo of Simon Kinberg and David Weil, two massive creators that are set to executive produce and writer the 10-episode Apple TV+ series. Then there’s Jakob Verbruggen, best known for “The Alienist” and “The Fall,” behind the camera to direct and produce the series.
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On-screen, there’s a strong ensemble led by Sam Neill as the aforementioned Souther sheriff. Though, you are likely going to be taken aback by his accent, as he narrates the entire teaser. It’s definitely different than the Sam Neill you have come to know and love. Joining him in the series are Shamier Anderson (“Awake”), Golshifteh Farahani (“Extraction”), Firas Nassar (“Fauda”), and Shioli Kutsuna (“Deadpool 2”).
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We’re still pretty far away from the premiere of “Invasion,” as it isn’t expected to arrive on Apple TV+ until October 22.