'3 Body Problem' (2024) air date, plot, full cast and how to stream Netflix's sci-fi drama series
Series name: 3 Body Problem
Platform: Netflix
No. of episodes: 8
Date of release: March 21, 2024
Country of origin: United States
Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy Drama
Directors: Derek Tsang, Andrew Stanton, Minkie Spiro and Jeremy Podeswa
Full cast list: Benedict Wong, Jess Hong, Jovan Adepo, Eiza González, John Bradley, Alex Sharp, Rosalind Chao, Jonathan Pryce, Ben Schnetzer, Liam Cunningham, Marlo Kelly, Sea Shimooka, Saamer Usmani, Eve Ridley.
From the creators of HBO's hit series, 'Game of Thrones' comes yet another epic, '3 Body Problem'.
Based on the New York Times bestselling sci-fi trilogy by the Chinese author Liu Cixin, this big-budget Netflix Sci-Fi drama is all set to blow the viewers' brains to orbit!
Created by David Benioff, D. B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo, this Netflix series is scheduled to premiere on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 12 am Pacific Time.
What is the plot of '3 Body Problem'?
The main plot of '3 Body Problem' revolves around humanity's encounter with an advanced Alien civilization. In 1960s China, a woman named Ye Wenjie makes a fateful decision that resonates across time and space.
The choices she made, lead a group of brilliant scientists in the future, who must unravel layers of mystery to save humanity from its 'greatest threat.'
The plot bears some resemblance to Spielberg's 'Ready Player One,' Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey', and Villeneuve’s 'Arrival'.
'3 Body Problem' Main Cast
Benedict Wong
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'Doctor Strange' famed Benedict Wong is starring as DA SHI, an 'ex-intelligence officer with an unorthodox style of tradecraft'.
This Marvel-famed actor has appeared in various popular movies, most notably earning widespread acclaim as the eccentric yet endearing sorcerer Wong in 'Doctor Strange'.
Other Popular movies that Benedict appeared in include 'Avengers: Infinity War', 'Prometheus', and 'The Martian'. He has also made appearances on successful television series, including 'Marco Polo' and 'The Wrong Mans'.
Jess Hong
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Recognized for her roles in shows like 'The Brokenwood Mysteries' and 'Inked', this talented actress will be portraying the role of Jin Cheng.
Jin is a genius theoretical physicist whose curiosity and thirst for answers will be the biggest driving force for the group of scientists who are forced to take the responsibility of saving humanity.
Jovan Adepo
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English-American actor Jovan Adepo will be appearing in the role of Saul Durand.
Just like his peers, Saul is yet another brilliant scientist, but unfortunately, he is nowhere near as focused or determined as the others in 'Oxford Five'.
Other cast members in '3 Body Problem' include Eiza González, John Bradley, Alex Sharp, Rosalind Chao, Jonathan Pryce, Ben Schnetzer, Liam Cunningham, and more.
How to stream '3 Body Problem'?
'3 Body Problem' is set to premiere exclusively on Netflix on March 21, 2024. So, mark your calendars, grab your favorite snacks, and get ready to fall in love with this sci-fi drama.
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'3 Body Problem' trailer
