iBOY

Teen gains powers from phone fragments in brain

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About iBOY

Released: 2017

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-MA

Run time: 1h 30m

Cast
Bill Milner, Maisie Williams, Rory Kinnear, Miranda Richardson, Jordan Bolger, Charley Palmer Rothwell, Aymen Hamdouchi

About iBOY

iBOY is a British science fiction thriller film released in 2017, based on the novel of the same name by Kevin Brooks. The movie is set in a cyberpunk world and follows the story of a teenage boy, Tom, who gains superpowers after a violent incident leaves his smartphone embedded in his brain. As he navigates his newfound abilities, Tom must also confront the dangerous underworld of his city.

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About

The plot of iBOY revolves around Tom, played by Bill Milner, who becomes iBoy after an attack where pieces of his smartphone get embedded in his head, giving him the ability to interact with technology. As he learns to control his powers, he sets out to seek justice against the gang responsible for the attack on his friend Lucy, played by Maisie Williams.

Making / Production

iBOY was directed by Adam Randall, and the screenplay was written by Joe Barton. The film was produced by Wigwam Films and XYZ Films. It was shot in various locations in London, England, capturing the gritty urban atmosphere that complements the cyberpunk theme.

Actors

  • Bill Milner as Tom / iBoy - A teenager who gains superpowers after a freak accident.
  • Maisie Williams as Lucy - Tom's friend who becomes a victim of a gang attack, leading to the events of the movie.
  • Rory Kinnear as Ellman - A figure from Tom's past who helps him navigate his abilities.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • The film is based on the novel "iBoy" by Kevin Brooks, which was published in 2010.
  • Bill Milner and Maisie Williams previously starred together in the British science fiction comedy-drama series "Doctor Who."

Quotes

  • "Technology hates me." - Tom
  • "Sometimes I feel like I'm not even human." - Lucy