Amazon Prime Videos remake ofUtopia inspired by the Channel 4 series of the same name will likely prove to be strangely timely post-lockdown viewing, given that it centres around a cult comic book that correctly predicts a pandemic.

John Cusack (Being John Malkovich) is starring in his first regular television role, alongside a roster of familiar faces, including Rainn Wilson (best known for his role asDwight in the US Office).

Read on for everything you need to know about the US remake of Utopia.

Amazon Prime Videos eight-part remake of Utopia will be available to watch from Friday 25th September.

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Penned by Gone GirlsGillian Flynn, the Utopia remake follows a group of comic book readers who all bond over an underground comic book called Utopia before realising that its pages contain a more sinister truth.

According to the official synopsis, the ragtag group unearth hidden meanings cloaked within the pages of Utopia, predicting threats to humanity. They realise these are not just the makings of a conspiracy; they are very real dangers coming alive right now in their world.

The group embarks on a high-stakes adventure, bringing them face-to-face with the comics famed central character, Jessica Hyde who joins them on their mission to save the world while harbouring secrets of her own.

John Cusack plays a famousbio-technician,Dr Kevin Christie, who wants to change the world with science.

American Honey star Sasha Lane has been cast as Jessica Hyde, while The Office actor Rainn Wilson plays an underrated scientist who happens to be a world-leading expert on a deadly flu and who accidentally walks into the midst of a dark web of conspiracy.

The reboot is also set to be notably less violent than the 2013 British original, after Flynn detailed how her remake would differ in an interview with Deadline.

Im more less is more as far as violence goes, she said. Im the person who loves that moment in Rosemarys Baby where were only seeing part of the conversation whereas the whole audience is trying to look around the corner to see whats happening, or obviously Jaws. Im a big believer in that. I dont want it for a cartoon effect or for shock value. I think we as an audience are past most of that as pure shock value. I want to use violence when its effective and appropriate.

You can watch the new trailer for Utopia here.

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