What is 'They Cloned Tyrone' about? Plot of Netflix sci-fi comedy starring John Boyega explained

For John Boyega, this will be a departure from his earlier, more serious roles
John Boyega stars in 'The Clone Tyrone' (Netflix)
John Boyega stars in 'The Clone Tyrone' (Netflix)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: After 'Star Wars', John Boyega has been keeping busy with different projects, such as his award-winning role in 'Small Axe' and 'Naked Singularity'. In 2022, he appeared in the acclaimed movies 'Breaking' and 'The Woman King'.

Boyega's next movie, 'They Cloned Tyrone', a science-fiction comedy, is a departure from his earlier roles. Initially, 'They Cloned Tyrone' was slated to be released towards the end of 2022. However, it is now confirmed that the R-rated sci-fi comedy will be available on Netflix on July 21. Read on to know more about the plot.

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What is 'They Cloned Tyrone' about?

'They Cloned Tyrone' is a sci-fi comedy movie with a pulpy, caper-like feel. The story revolves around a trio of unlikely characters who investigate a series of strange occurrences that lead them to uncover a nefarious conspiracy lurking within their community. After being shot dead by his rival, Isaac, a neighborhood drug dealer named Fontaine is shocked to wake up unharmed in his bed the next morning. Along with his friends, Slick Charles and Yo-Yo, Fontaine sets out to uncover the truth behind his resurrection. Eventually, they discover a vast underground complex where a government-backed lab is conducting experiments on the local Black population. Fontaine realizes that he is an artificial clone controlled by Nixon, causing him to feel despair initially, but he ultimately decides to stand up against the White institutional overlords for the sake of his neighborhood.

Trailer 

The filming for 'They Cloned Tyrone' started in November 2020 and continued until January 2021. The primary filming location was Blackhall Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. A trailer for the film was released on September 24, 2022. Check out the trailer below. 



 

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