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Duncan Jones’ ‘Rogue Trooper’ Is a Hellzapoppin’ Comic Book Adaptation You’d Never Guess Was Made Independently

Director Duncan Jones has debuted an animated adaptation of the 2000 AD comic Rogue Trooper. The film uses Unreal Engine 5 and a hybrid pipeline to tell the story of a Genetic Infantryman named 19. It features a voice cast including Aneurin Barnard and Hayley Atwell.

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New details emerge regarding the voice cast, the use of Unreal Engine 5, and the film's specific plot.

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  1. Duncan Jones Premieres Animated Rogue Trooper at Annecy

    Director Duncan Jones has debuted an animated adaptation of the 2000 AD comic Rogue Trooper. The film uses Unreal Engine 5 and a hybrid pipeline to tell the story of a Genetic Infantryman named 19. It features a voice cast including Aneurin Barnard and Hayley Atwell.

    What's confirmed:

    • The film is based on the 2000 AD comic strip created by Gerry Finley-Day and Dave Gibbons.
    • Duncan Jones wrote, directed, and produced the movie.
    • The production utilized Unreal Engine 5.
    • The story follows a Genetic Infantryman called 19 who is the only survivor of an invasion force.
    • Hayley Atwell voices the character Venus Bluegenes.
    • The film premiered at the Annecy International Animation Festival in 2026.
    • Stuart Fenegan served as a producer on the project.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The film's cast includes Jack Lowden, Daryl McCormack, Reece Shearsmith, Matt Berry, Asa Butterfield, Jemaine Clement, and Sean Bean.
    • The production avoided the use of AI.
    • The film was inspired by WWII movies and Edgar Wright's The Running Man.
    confidence 95%

  2. Duncan Jones' Rogue Trooper Premieres at Annecy Festival

    Writer-director Duncan Jones has premiered an animated adaptation of the 2000 AD comic Rogue Trooper at the Annecy International Animation Festival. The film was produced on an independent budget using a hybrid animation pipeline. Early critical reviews describe the war movie as visually stunning and entertaining.

    What's confirmed:

    • Duncan Jones wrote and directed the animated film Rogue Trooper.
    • The movie is based on a character from the British comic anthology 2000 AD.
    • Rogue Trooper had its world premiere at the Annecy International Animation Festival in France.
    • The production utilized an independent budget and a hybrid animation pipeline.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Hayley Atwell voices the character Venus Bluegenes.
    • The film is rated R.
    • The cast includes a group of comedians.
    confidence 95%