Netflix just revealed the trailer (see below) for the highly anticipated new drama series, 3 Body Problem, at CES in Las Vegas. From Creators David Benioff (Gemini Man, Game of Thrones), D.B. Weiss (The Chair, Game of Thrones) and Alexander Woo (The Terror, True Blood), the series debuts globally on March 21st on Netflix.
The synopsis for 3 Body Problem reads: “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.”
The series stars Jovan Adepo (Babylon, Overlord), John Bradle (North Shore, Game of Thrones), Rosalind Chao (Better Things, Mulan), Liam Cunningham (The Last Voyage of the Demeter, Game of Thrones), Eiza González (I Care a Lot, Godzilla vs. Kong), Jess Hong (Inked, Creamerie), Marlo Kelly (Dare Me, Home and Away), Alex Sharp (The Trial of the Chicago 7, To the Bone), Ben Schnetzer (Saint Judy, Snowden), Sea Shimooka (Arrow, Pink Skies Ahead), Zine Tseng, Saamer Usmani (What/If, Inventing Anna), Benedict Wong (Doctor Strange, Marco Polo), and Jonathan Pryce (The Two Popes, Game of Thrones).
“What we are hoping to do is to convey the experience — if not necessarily the exact details — of the novel onto the screen. What stayed, we hope, is the sense of wonderment and the sense of scope, of scale, where the problems are no longer just the problems of an individual or even a nation, but of an entire species.“
Exclusive quote from Co-Creator and Executive Producer Alexander Woo as told to Tudum.com
3 Body Problem Cast Breakdown
Jess Hong as Jin Cheng: A member of the “Oxford Five”: a group of young Oxford scientists. A genius theoretical physicist with an insatiable thirst for answers about the biggest questions in the universe. Her curiosity could be her biggest strength — if it’s not her downfall.
Jovan Adepo as Saul Durand: A member of the “Oxford Five.” No less gifted but far less focused than his peers, Saul is a physics research assistant who has not reached his full potential. When the ultimate challenge presents itself, will he rise to it?
Eiza González as Auggie Salazar: A member of the “Oxford Five.” A nanotech trailblazer, Auggie is dedicated to solving actual problems now, not theoretical ones in the future. Strong and visionary, she’s a natural target for humanity’s enemies.
John Bradley as Jack Rooney: A member of the “Oxford Five.” Rude, outspoken, and loveable, Jack used his physics degree to develop a snacks empire.
Alex Sharp as Will Downing: A member of the “Oxford Five”. A sixth form physics teacher, Will receives life-changing news that forces him to reconsider his place in the universe.
Zine Tseng and Rosalind Chao as Ye Wenjie: Astrophysics prodigy Ye Wenjie feels alone in the universe after losing everything during the Chinese Cultural Revolution. A decision she made in the 1960s echoes through the centuries and may still be heard at the end of time.
Ben Schnetzer and Jonathan Pryce as Mike Evans: A passionate environmentalist turned billionaire oil tycoon.
Liam Cunningham as Thomas Wade: The charismatic leader of the world’s most elite intelligence operation Wade is the ultimate big picture thinker. People are props in his game — and his audacious gambits have a tendency to pay off.
Marlo Kelly as Tatiana Raised from birth in Mike Evans’ organization, Tatiana has dedicated her life to welcoming the outsiders— by any means necessary.
Sea Shimooka as Sophon: An avatar who appears in a mysterious VR game within the show.
Saamer Usmani as Raj Varma: A naval officer from a military family, Raj has a deep commitment to his work. His relationship with his girlfriend, Jin, risks becoming collateral damage in his mission.
Eve Ridley as Follower A 9-year-old character whom Jin encounters in the VR game.
Watch the official trailer below.