Ryan Reynolds shared the first trailer for his upcomingNetflixfilm,The Adam Project.The trailer hints at a film full of time travel, childhood wonder, and a more family-friendly version of Reynolds' humor than seen in recentDeadpoolfilms.
The Adam Project, premiering onNetflixin March 2022,tells the story of Adam Reed, a time traveler, who crash lands in 2022 and teams up with his younger self and his deceased father to save the future. The project was directed by Shawn Levy, most known forNight at the Museum,and willstar Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Garner, Zoe Saldana, and newcomer Walker Scobell alongside Ryan Reynolds.
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The Adam Projecttrailer shows 12-year-old Adam struggling with the expectations of his mother (Garner) and the death of his father (Ruffalo). After a mysterious object crashes into the woods by Adam’s house, young Adam goes out to investigate and finds the pilot, who he soon discovers is an older version of himself from the future. While the reason is not given in the trailer, the two Adams must team up to save themselves and the future. The first glimpse intothe world ofThe Adam Projectpromises a lot of sci-fi goodies such as invisible ships, futuristic weapons, and, of course, time travel. However, the official synopsis of the film hints at a deeper story below the special effects and humor. The official synopsis released by Netflix hints at Adam needing the trip “to come to terms with his past,” the specifics of which remain a mystery for now. Reynolds shared the trailer on his Twitter this morning and shared a bit about the fun he had making the film.
The Adam Projectis not the first time a few of the stars have worked together, which hints at a previous familiarity that can also help the film’s on-screen chemistry. Garner and Ruffalo starred alongside each other in the romantic comedy13 Going on 30back in 2004. Reynolds and director Levy also have previous experience with each other, having worked together on the 2021 comedyFree Guy.Guardians of the Galaxy’s Saldanastarring as a cool time-traveling soldier is also a good match because her previous roles prove she shines in that kind of character.
The Adam Projectwon’t beavailable on Netflixuntil next month, but it certainly has a lot of positive things going for it that hint it could be a success. Previous cast chemistry, the star and director having previously worked together, and the bells and whistles of time travel sound like a recipe for a fun sci-fi experience.
