Described as a “sci-fi romance,” Deadline reports today that John Boyega (Attack the Block) is set to star in The Freshening, a genre movie from director Cathy Yan (Birds of Prey).
Production is expected to get underway later this year.
Deadline details, “The project is inspired by Rachel Khong’s short story in the Paris Review. In an America of the “freshening” — where everyone is only able to see their own race and gender — Sam and Reese meet on a drug that temporarily reverses its effects.”
Cathy Yan said in a statement, “It’s a dream to work with John Boyega, a singular talent whose commitment to his craft and willingness to take risks have delivered such memorable, wide-ranging performances. I know he’ll bring incredible depth and nuance to Reese. I’m thrilled he’s on for this wild ride.”
The Freshening comes from producers FilmNation Entertainment, Ali Wong, Hyperobject Industries’ Adam McKay and Betsy Koch, and Rewild’s Cathy Yan and Ash Sarohia.