Apple TV is doing something right with its sci-fi library, with many projects gaining acclaim from fans and critics. From Silo to Pluribus and Severance, the streamer has cornered high-concept sci-fi. The success of many of these projects relies on great writing, but one cannot discount the excellent performances that keep viewers coming back for more. It’s important for the streamer to cast capable actors, as seen in their upcoming sci-fi thriller film, Liminal, that continues to build its cast.

Based on J. Michael Straczynski‘s graphic novel “Telepaths,” Liminal is set in a world where a fraction of the population has superpowers. “An electromagnetic disturbance results in the sudden awakening of telepathic powers in a tenth of the Earth’s population,” explains the graphic novel’s description. “Newly-telepathic Boston police find themselves sent against a wrongly convicted prisoner who becomes a hero and leader of other telepaths trying to escape a world in which their powers will make them targets. Both are heroes of their own story, and the future may depend on whether or not trust can be found between them.” However, it’s unclear if the movie will follow the novel’s plot precisely as details remain under wraps.

Liminal will be directed by Louis Letterrier, known for thrillers like Fast X, Now You See Me, and Transporter 2. The script was written by Justin Rhodes, and two actors have already been cast: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Vanessa Kirby. Both come fresh off successful projects, with the former starring in Wonder Man and the latter in Fantastic Four: The First Steps. A new report reveals that Liminal has also added Tom Pelphrey to the cast, but it’s unclear which character the actor will be playing. Pelphery was also recently seen in HBO‘s successful crime thriller Task, where he starred alongside Mark Ruffalo.

‘Task’ Will Return for Season 2 without Tom Pelphery

Following the death of his character in the sixth episode of Task Season 1, Pelphery is not expected to return for the new season, which sees Tom lead another task force. Mahershala Ali has already joined in an undisclosed role. “Tom Brandis (Ruffalo) takes the helm of a new task force, but the deeper the operation runs, the harder it is to tell who’s the target,” the logline for the new season reads. While viewers won’t see Pelphery on Task any longer, they can catch him on Liminal and whatever else he pops up on.

Liminal does not yet have a premiere date.

via Collider