Spiderhead, a star-studded original film produced by Netflix, will soon be available on the streaming site. This move is Netflix’s way of getting into the spirit of the summer blockbuster. The next installment in Netflix’s 2022 movie output will be a thriller/comedy mash-up starring Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller, and others. The Adam Project and 365 Days: This Day has been the standout film from Netflix’s 2022 movie production.
Everything you need to know about Spiderhead is included in this article.
When Is The Spiderhead Release Date?
Starting this Friday, June 17, Spiderhead will be available to watch online exclusively on Netflix.
In that week, many movies will be available to view online. In addition to Spiderhead, Apple TV Plus will be introducing Cha Cha Real Smooth, HBO; will be airing the first episode of Father of the Bride.
Hulu has announced the arrival of the series Max and Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (in the US, theatres elsewhere). These are all films geared primarily at adults; since it is anticipated that Pixar’s “Lightyear” would be the most popular movie that weekend.
Spiderhead Trailer
The new trailer for Spiderhead can now be seen, and it looks strange. It might be the bouncy music juxtaposed with the dubious human experimentation that is going on; but Spiderhead seems to be marching to the beat of its drum, which could make the film’s runtime of two hours a lot of fun for those who see it. With the help of the Spiderhead trailer, you can get a taste of what’s to come.
What Is The Spiderhead Plot?
Suppose the movie’s trailer didn’t provide enough information to understand what the hell is going on with Spiderhead (opens in a new tab). In that case, the following is the plot summary provided by Netflix:
“To get reduced sentences, convicts at the high-tech prison administered by the brilliant visionary Steve Abnesti are required to wear a device; that has been surgically connected to their bodies and is responsible for delivering doses of mind-altering medicines. There are no bars, cells, or orange jumpsuits anywhere in this place. Volunteer inmates at Spiderhead are allowed to express their true selves. until they are not.
They may sometimes be considered an improved variant. Are you in need of some humour? There is a medication that can treat it. Struggling to find the right words? There is a medication for it, as well. Amnesty’s experiments begin to test the boundaries of free will when two of his test subjects, Jeff and Lizzy, begin to develop feelings for one another. This makes the route to redemption more difficult for the participants.”
The film Spiderhead is based on a short story titled “Escape from Spiderhead” written by George Saunders and published in The New Yorker. Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, who worked on Deadpool, penned the screenplay for this movie.
Who Is In The Spiderhead Cast?
Chris Hemsworth, playing Steve Abnesti, Miles Teller, Jeff, and Jurnee Smollett, playing Lizzy, are the three principal actors in Spiderhead.
Naturally, Hemsworth is most well-known for his role as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which is a role that he will reprise in 2022 with the release of the film Thor: Love and Thunder. However, outside of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Australian actor often splits his time between films with a traditional focus on action; such as Extraction and 12 Strong, and films in which he is allowed to explore the new creative territory, such as Bad Times at the El Royale. It would seem that the latter is the case with Spiderhead.
Teller, much like Hemsworth, is gearing up for a hectic summer; in addition to Spiderhead, he will be appearing in Top Gun: Maverick. However, the teller is perhaps most recognised for his roles in films such as “Whiplash,” “The Divergent Series,” and “The Spectacular Now.”
Smollett has been active in the entertainment industry in Hollywood ever since she was a child, making appearances in shows like Full House and Eve’s Bayou; nevertheless, the last couple of years have been very fruitful for her career.
In the year 2020, she had starring roles in the film Birds of Prey, which received positive reviews; as well as the HBO series Lovecraft Country, which was nominated for an Emmy Award and for which she received her own Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
Mark Paguio (Lonesome), Tess Haubrich (Alien: Covenant), Nathan Jones (Mad Max: Fury Road), and Charles Parnell are a few of the other actors that will be appearing in Spiderhead (Top Gun: Maverick).
Spiderhead Director Joseph Kosinski
It’s not only going to be a hectic summer for Spiderhead’s two starring guys; director Joseph Kosinski also has another film coming out during the summer of 2022, and it’s also called Spiderhead. In addition to that, he directed the movie Top Gun: Maverick.
TRON: Legacy, Oblivion, and Only the Brave are just a few of Kosinski’s previous film credits.
How To Watch Spiderhead
Anyone who wants to view the movie Spiderhead will require a membership to the streaming provider; Netflix, since it is exclusive to that platform.