9 First-Look Images From Upcoming Movies

6. Reminiscence

Hugh Jackman Reminiscence
Warner Bros.

Reminiscence is an upcoming sci-fi thriller starring Hugh Jackman as a man who offers clients the chance to relive any memory they want. Co-starring Rebecca Ferguson and Thandie Newton, the film is written and directed by Lisa Joy, co-creator of Westworld (and who's husband is Jonathan Nolan).

Joy spoke to Deadline about where the mystery film originated.

I remember in high school; one of my science teachers was talking about how, when people are having brain surgery and their brains are being operated on and when different nerve endings are stimulated given the electronic impulse, patients having the surgery report having the most vivid memories, while they are under.

Joy said that she was therefore always inspired to write a film about memory, even before the release of Memento. As she finished the first draft, she had just given birth to her daughter. She said that the memory of holding her, smelling the new baby smell and experiencing the moment was something she wanted to bottle and put away forever. This feeling is central to the film.

Reminiscence will release on HBO Max and in theaters simultaneously, though a specific date has yet to be confirmed.

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