From Marvel Superhero To Jennifer Lopez’s Adversary, Simu Liu Lands First Villain Role In Netflix’s ‘Atlas’; Sterling K. Brown Also Joins Cast
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: After establishing himself as one of the key pillars of the next phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Simu Liu is ready to show some edginess.
Sources tell Deadline that he is set to play the antagonist in Netflix’s Atlas starring Jennifer Lopez. Sterling K. Brown and Abraham Popoola have also landed key roles in the pic, which is being directed by Brad Peyton.
Aron Eli Coleite is writing the most recent draft of the script based off Leo Sardarian’s original screenplay.Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell are producing for Safehouse Pictures along with Peyton and Jeff Fierson for ASAP Entertainment as well as Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina joining through Lopez’s Nuyorican Productions.
Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter have also recently joined as producers via their Berlanti/Schechter Films. Mike McGrath will exec produce, with Courtney Baxter and Matt Schwartz co-producing.The film follows Atlas, a woman fighting for humanity in a future where an AI soldier has determined the only way to end war is to end humanity.
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