Apple Lands New Sci-Fi Thriller 'Liminal' Starring Vanessa Kirby and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Apple has acquired the rights to "Liminal," a new sci-fi action-thriller starring Vanessa Kirby and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Produced by Apple Studios, the film will be directed by Louis Leterrier ("Fast X," "Lupin").



The film is based on the AWA graphic novel "Telepaths" by Eisner Award winner J. Michael Straczynski, Steve Epting, and Brian Reber. Justin Rhodes ("Terminator: Dark Fate") wrote the screenplay.


Zach Studin will produce for AWA Studios. Kevin Walsh will produce for The Walsh Company via his overall deal with Apple Studios. Ray Angelic will serve as executive producer, alongside Straczynski, Epting, and Reber. Patrick McNamara and Juliet Kirby are attached as co-producers.

The project adds to Apple's growing film slate. The recently rebranded Apple TV platform continues to expand its lineup of original films, including upcoming releases like Outcome, Mayday, and Way of the Warrior Kid.

It follows the release of F1, which debuted at No. 1 at the global box office, became the highest-grossing sports film of all time, and later broke records following its streaming premiere.