The Titan
Bio-engineering experiment yields human-evolved super species
About The Titan
Released: 2018
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 1h 37m
Cast
Sam Worthington, Taylor Schilling, Agyness Deyn, Nathalie Emmanuel, Noah Jupe, Corey Johnson, Aleksandar Jovanovic, Diego Boneta, Tom Wilkinson
About The Titan
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"The Titan" is a science-fiction thriller TV show that aired in 2018. The story follows a group of military families who are part of a top-secret experiment to transform humans into superhumans to survive in a hostile environment on Saturn's moon, Titan. As the experiment progresses, it delves into themes of sacrifice, identity, and ethical dilemmas as the participants undergo radical physical and psychological changes in pursuit of survival.
Making / Production
The series was directed by Lennart Ruff and written by Max Hurwitz. It was produced by Motion Picture Capital and 42, in association with Automatik Entertainment.
Actors
- Taylor Schilling - Dr. Abi Janssen, a lead researcher
- Sam Worthington - Lt. Rick Janssen, a military test subject
- Tom Wilkinson - Prof. Martin Collingwood, the scientist overseeing the experiment
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The film was shot in various locations including Germany and Spain to create the futuristic and otherworldly settings.
- Actors had to undergo extensive makeup and prosthetics to portray the physical transformations of the characters.
Awards
"The Titan" received no major awards but was praised for its visual effects and thought-provoking themes.
Quotes
- "Survival demands sacrifice." - Dr. Abi Janssen
- "We are playing God, and it's our responsibility to see this through." - Prof. Martin Collingwood
Music, Soundtrack
- The series features an atmospheric and intense original score composed by Fil Eisler, enhancing the tension and drama of the storyline.
About The Titan
In The Titan, a military scientist transforms a man into a superhuman to survive on Saturn's moon, leading to unexpected outcomes.