They cloned Tyrone is one of the most anticipated projects on Netflix with a star-studded cast list. The sci-fi comedy has a cast to look forward to, including Jamie Foxx who is also one of the producers. The film will be the directorial debut of juel taylor who also co-wrote the piece with tony rettenmaier.
While the full premise and finer details have yet to hit the public space, Netflix has shared a sneak peek at what to expect. Notably, the movie is expected to stream exclusively on Netflix after its release ahead of a potential theatrical release. With just a few weeks to go until the release date, let’s explore everything there is to know about They cloned Tyrone.
Who are the stars of They Cloned Tyrone?
Known for his portrayal of Finn in the Star Wars trilogy, john boyega is the main star in They cloned Tyrone. The British actor brings the role of Fontaine to life, a period he is excited to add to his growing credits. Boyega replaced Brian Tyree Henry who was cast as Fontaine but was unable to continue production.
They cloned Tyrone has a trio of main characters that includes Boyega’s role as the lead. The trio is made up of Yo-Yo (Teyoná Parris) and Slick Charles (Jamie Foxx). Other names on the cast list are J. Alfonso Nicholson like isaac, Tamberla Perry as Biddy, and megan sousa Like Ree-Ree. He also stars in the movie 24 star kiefer sutherland in an as yet undisclosed role.
What is the plot of the sci-fi mystery?
From the data available so far, They cloned Tyrone is about an unlikely trio (Fontaine, Yo-Yo and Slick Charles) who uncover a government conspiracy through a series of events that began with Fontaine’s apparent death. While Netflix’s initial official synopsis doesn’t give away enough, the film’s title teases the mystery that is likely to unfold. Fontaine is a drug dealer who operates in his neighborhood and was eventually killed by his rival, Isaac.
To Fontaine’s surprise, he wakes up the next morning without a scratch on his body. Along with Slick Charles and Yo-Yo, Fontaine sets out to find answers and the search leads the trio to an underground lab where members of the black community are used as lab rats. Fontaine also made a shocking discovery: he is actually a clone under the control of a tech company. Despite the mysteries and the violence, They cloned Tyrone It comes across as a sci-fi comedy.
When will They Cloned Tyrone be released?
Netflix released the first trailer for They cloned Tyrone on September 24, 2022, and the two-minute-plus trailer promises viewers a few laughs when the R-rated sci-fi comedy film is finally released. They cloned Tyrone has set its world premiere for June 14, 2023. The world premiere taking place at the American Black Film Festival will be followed by a Netflix premiere on July 21, 2023. There is no set release date for the film in theaters, as it will stream exclusively on Netflix in the meantime. Until then, check out the trailer below:
