Sci-fi film featuring Star Wars and One Battle After Another actors revolves around a female protagonist who receives injections of powerful slime in an anime-influenced narrative from the realm of space
In an exciting development for the world of animation, the highly anticipated film "Slime" is set to hit screens. This pre-apocalyptic sci-fi monster flick, with retro video-game aesthetics, is being produced by Mescudi's banner Mad Solar, Hammerstone Studios, and Capstone Global.
Directed by animator-director Jeron Braxton, the film's screenplay has been penned by Brian Ash. The story follows an optimistic young woman who, after a clinical trial, gains destructive powers from a mysterious slime. As she goes on the run, she kidnaps the lab worker who injected her, and they embark on a perilous odyssey to find refuge and a cure.
The upcoming film boasts a star-studded cast. Willow Smith, who debuted in I am Legend, John Boyega, John Cho, Teyana Taylor, and Anna Sawai from Shogun are all part of the ensemble. Notably, Kid Cudi, who has appeared in numerous films including Goodbye World, Need for Speed, Entourage, Bill & Ted Face the Music, Netflix's Don't Look Up, X, and Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore 2, will also be featured.
In addition to his acting roles, Kid Cudi will provide an original soundtrack and score for the film "Slime". The artist, who has won a Grammy, will be featured in several upcoming movies in 2025 and beyond.
The project was originally announced in 2023, with Kid Cudi also serving as an executive producer in the sequels Pearl and MaXXXine. The film is set in a too-near future, promising a thought-provoking and visually stunning experience for audiences. With its unique blend of genres and an impressive cast, "Slime" is shaping up to be a must-watch animated film.
