Top 100 Most Anticipated Films for 2015: #9. Dee Rees’ Martian Time-Slip

Martian Time Slip

Director: Dee Rees
Writer: Dee Rees
Producer(s): NA
U.S. Distributor: Rights Available
Cast: Unconfirmed

We’ve been waiting for Rees’ next film since her extraordinary 2011 debut, Pariah. She’s been attached to and involved with several projects, and we thought Bolo was set to be her next feature. Instead, last fall it was announced that Rees would be adapting this Philip K. Dick novel, which is exciting news, indeed. We’re hoping this project comes together and can’t wait to see what her adaptation will look like. In the right hands Dick can either be amazing source material or an abysmal mess, but we’re sure Rees will belong to the former.

Gist: Concerns competition for real estate deals on Mars and an autistic child who can see the future.

Release Date: It’s hard to say, but with a project this ambitious, Rees has a chance of premiering at Cannes 2015 or a later year fest like Venice. Next: Our number 8 pick…

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