Watch Robert Pattinson in first teaser for new movie Mickey 17 — and fans are saying the same thing

Virgin Radio

6 Dec 2022, 16:37

Robert Pattinson has sent the movie world into a meltdown with a sneak peek into his mind-blowing new role in the upcoming Mickey 17 — but fans aren't happy with the wait.

Directed by Oscar-winning Bong Joon Ho who won Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay at the Oscars for 2019's Parasite, Mickey 17 will land in cinemas on March 29, 2024. Yes, you read that right: 2024.

The 30-second teaser shows Pattinson inside a futuristic CT scan-esque machine in a high-tech-looking laboratory. The actor opens his eyes and looks directly into the camera and down the lens.

The film also stars The Walking Dead's Steven Yeun, I Wanna Dance with Somebody actress Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette and Mark Ruffalo.

Based on the sci-fi novel Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton, the book's synopsis reads: "Dying isn’t any fun…but at least it’s a living.

"Mickey7 is an Expendable: a disposable employee on a human expedition sent to colonise the ice world Niflheim. Whenever there’s a mission that’s too dangerous—even suicidal—the crew turns to Mickey. After one iteration dies, a new body is regenerated with most of his memories intact. After six deaths, Mickey7 understands the terms of his deal… and why it was the only colonial position unfilled when he took it.

"On a fairly routine scouting mission, Mickey7 goes missing and is presumed dead. By the time he returns to the colony base, surprisingly helped back by native life, Mickey7’s fate has been sealed. There’s a new clone, Mickey8, reporting for Expendable duties. The idea of duplicate Expendables is universally loathed, and if caught, they will likely be thrown into the recycler for protein.

"Mickey7 must keep his double a secret from the rest of the colony. Meanwhile, life on Niflheim is getting worse. The atmosphere is unsuitable for humans, food is in short supply, and terraforming is going poorly. The native species are growing curious about their new neighbours, and that curiosity has Commander Marshall very afraid. Ultimately, the survival of both lifeforms will come down to Mickey7.

"That is, if he can just keep from dying for good."

One fan commented on the teaser: "YEESSS! ROBERT PATTINSON."

Another wrote: "LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO."

A third added: "YAY. It’s going to be a long wait, but worth it. This movie is going to deliver big time… Most anticipated for sure."

Others complained about the extra-long wait and wrote: "We have to wait until March 2024!!!???"

"2024????" queried others and: "Was hoping next year."