Liminal (film)

Liminal
Directed byLouis Leterrier
Screenplay byJustin Rhodes
Based on
Telepaths
by 
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyDariusz Wolski
Production
companies
Distributed byApple Original Films
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Liminal is an upcoming American science fiction action thriller film directed by Louis Leterrier, from a screenplay by Justin Rhodes, and based on the 2022 graphic novel Telepaths by J. Michael Straczynski, Steve Epting, and Brian Reber. It stars Vanessa Kirby, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Tom Pelphrey, Franka Potente, Tracy Letts, and Paul Sparks.

Cast

Production

Development

In late March 2026, it was announced that Louis Leterrier would be directing for Apple TV an adaptation of the 2022 graphic novel Telepaths by J. Michael Straczynski, Steve Epting, and Brian Reber, titled Liminal, with Justin Rhodes writing the screenplay, and Vanessa Kirby and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II starring.[1] In April, Tom Pelphrey, Franka Potente, and Tracy Letts joined the cast.[2][3] In May, Paul Sparks and Ava Threat joined the cast.[4]

Filming

Principal photography began on May 4, 2026, in New York City and Morocco,[5][6] with Dariusz Wolski serving as the cinematographer.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Grobar, Matt (March 26, 2026). "Vanessa Kirby & Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Set For Apple Sci-Fi Thriller 'Liminal'; Louis Leterrier Directing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
  2. ↑ Grobar, Matt (April 9, 2026). "Tom Pelphrey Joins Vanessa Kirby & Yahya Abdul-Mateen II In Apple Sci-Fi Thriller 'Liminal'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
  3. ↑ Grobar, Matt (April 23, 2026). "Franka Potente & Tracy Letts Latest To Join Apple's Sci-Fi Thriller 'Liminal'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
  4. ↑ Kroll, Justin (May 28, 2026). "Paul Sparks And Ava Threat Join Apple Pic 'Liminal'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 28, 2026.
  5. ↑ Wilding, Josh (May 10, 2026). "Liminal Set Photos Reveal First Look At Vanessa Kirby And Yahya Abdul-Mateen In Apple's Sci-Fi Movie". ComicBookMovie. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
  6. ↑ Duta, Shubhabratta (April 9, 2026). "Vanessa Kirby and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II's 'Liminal' Starts Filming in New York and Morocco in May". Movie Delic. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Dariusz Wolski Resume" (PDF). Iconic Talent Agency. Retrieved April 23, 2026.