Apple Studios is stepping further into the sci-fi space.
The company has officially greenlit Liminal, a sci-fi action-thriller directed by Louis Leterrier, with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Vanessa Kirby set to lead.
The film is based on the AWA graphic novel Telepaths, created by J. Michael Straczynski, alongside Steve Epting and Brian Reber. While plot details for the adaptation are being kept under wraps, the source material sets the stage for a high-stakes, morally complex story.
In Telepaths, an electromagnetic disturbance suddenly gives 10% of the global population telepathic abilities. As the world scrambles to adjust, a group of newly telepathic Boston police officers find themselves in conflict with a faction led by a wrongly convicted prisoner — one who emerges as a leader for those trying to survive in a society that now views them as a threat.
It’s a story rooted in power, fear, and control — and more importantly, what happens when privacy disappears and every thought is exposed.
The screenplay comes from Justin Rhodes (Terminator: Dark Fate), with production led by Zach Studin for AWA Studios and Kevin Walsh for The Walsh Company under his overall deal with Apple.
For Abdul-Mateen II, Liminal adds to an already stacked run, with projects like Wonder Man and Man on Fire continuing to position him as one of the most in-demand leads working right now. Kirby, fresh off a strong run across film and streaming, continues her streak of high-profile, performance-driven roles.
With Leterrier behind the camera — known for balancing scale with character — Liminal has the potential to land as both a grounded thriller and a big-concept sci-fi entry.
No release date has been announced yet.