10 Actors Perfect For Upcoming Movie Roles
7. Gemma Chan - The Three-Body Problem
The Three-Body Problem is an utterly terrifying trilogy of sci-fi books by Chinese author Liu Cixin recounting a war between humans and an aggressive alien race known as the Trisolarans. Tackling lofty themes of quantum physics, cosmic insignificance and the question of life itself, it was only a matter of time before someone took a shot at adapting this spine-tingling masterpiece - in this case Netflix.
The series is slated to finish production in the late summer of 2022. Given the trilogy’s length and use of multiple timelines, it’s safe to assume much of the first season will focus on the character of Ye Wenjie; the ‘first contact’ of the Trisolarans amid China’s cultural revolution.
Gemma Chan impressed just about everyone with her turn as rogue android Mia on Humans and is now rightfully reaping the rewards. With burgeoning blockbuster success in the likes of Crazy Rich Asians, Raya and the Last Dragon, and Marvel’s Eternals, Chan's career is looking better and better every year.
Netflix’s Three-Body Problem will be an English language adaption of the work, but given the plot’s inseparable ties to Chinese culture and history, the appropriate casting choices must be made. An actor with the talent of Chan is perfectly suited to the role.