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Black Mirrorseason 6 is almost here and we can already feel the suspense!
Charlie Brooker’s award-winning sci-fi anthology series is making its highly-anticipated return to Netflix, four years after its preceding season was released in June 2019.While the Emmy-winning, techno-paranoia drama — described as a contemporary reworking ofThe Twilight Zone— was nonetheless long-awaited,news of its renewalcame on April 26 and surprised fans with aquickly-approaching release date.
“I can’t wait for people to binge their way through it all and hope they enjoy it — especially the bits they shouldn’t," Brooker toldTudum.comof the upcoming season. Unlike season 5, season 6 includes five episodes instead of three.
Plus, Brooker said this season will bring a “few new elements to stretch the parameters of what ‘aBlack Mirrorepisode’ even is.'” But, he promised they will come “alongside some of the more familiarBlack Mirrortropes.”
Read on for all thingsBlack Mirrorseason 6, including who’s in the cast and when it premieres.
What isBlack Mirrorseason 6 about?
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Black Mirroris a sci-fi anthology series comprised of five installments that creator Charlie Brooker made “entirely distinct from one another” in order to “keep surprising people.” After five seasons, round six is promised to be the mostunsettling, unpredictable seasonyet.
In May, Netflix gave fans a sneak peek of what to look forward to when the Emmy-winning series returns. In doing so, thestreamer released the titlesof the episodes, along with a brief description for each.
Episode two is titled, “Loch Henry.” The official synopsis reads: “A young couple travel to a sleepy Scottish town to start work on a genteel nature documentary, but find themselves drawn to a juicy local story involving shocking events of the past.”
Episode three is titled, “Beyond the Sea.” The official synopsis reads: “In an alternative 1969, two men on a perilous high-tech mission wrestle with the consequences of an unimaginable tragedy.”
Episode five is titled, “Demon 79.” The official synopsis reads: “Northern England, 1979. A meek sales assistant is told she must commit terrible acts to prevent disaster.”
Who is in the cast ofBlack Mirrorseason 6?
Like seasons past, each episode ofBlack Mirrorfeatures a whole new cast. And to no surprise, Brooker was sure to build a star-studded roster for season 6 of the eerie series.
Joining Hayek Pinault in “Joan is Awful” includesSchitt’s Creekfan-favoriteAnnie Murphy, who shared her excitement onInstagramwhen announcing the casting news. “Couldn’t be more thrilled meat or dead meat about this,” she wrote alongside a clip.Michael Cera,Himesh Patel,Rob DelaneyandBen Barnesround out the episode one cast.
“Loch Henry” starsThe Witcher’s Samuel Blenkin andIndustry’s Myha’la Herrold. Plus, episode two features Daniel Portman, John Hannah and Monica Dolan.
“Beyond the Sea” starsBreaking BadalumAaron Paul, who — like most of theBlack Mirrorcast — posted the trailer on theirInstagramand kept mum on details about his character ahead of the anticipated sixth installment release. Rounding out the episode three cast includesJosh Hartnett,Kate Mara,Rory Culkinand Auden Thornton.
Episode five, titled “Mazey Day,” starsZazie Beetz, Clara Rugaard, Danny Ramirez — while episode six, titled “Demon 79,” stars Anjana Vasan, Paapa Essiedu, Katherine Rose Morley and David Shields.
Ahead of the season 6 premiere, Hayek Pinault opened up toRadio Timesabout her apprehension while filming because there were “so many moments that shocked [her] in the script.” To her surprise, there was a “huge” moment she admittedly “had to come to terms with.”
“Do I really want to do this? Am I going to get in trouble?” she recalled of what she thought to herself prior to committing to the “disgusting” and “grotesque” things her “alter ego” does in the show. However, “It’s been absurd and a lot of fun,” she said of the “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
When did production onBlack Mirrorseason 6 begin?
Black Mirrorseason 6 received the green light in May 2022 and filming began the following month. However, the production team is different than in past seasons since Brooker and Jones left their production company in January 2020 and started their own, called “Broke and Bones."
In July 2020, Netflix made a rare investment and took a stake in Broke and Bones. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, the deal was “a first-of-its-kind for the streamer” and marked “its first investment in the U.K.” Now, Netflix has exclusivity over its series and other projects.
Despite the new production company, the creators are still the same. Joining Brooker and Jones for season 6 are executive producers Jessica Rhoades andBisha K. Ali, of Broke and Bones.
Is there aBlack Mirrorseason 6 trailer?
Netflix dropped theBlack Mirrorseason 6 official teaseron April 26, which announced the sci-fi series' long-waited return. Furthermore, it warned viewers to “expect the unexpected” when it hits the streamer.
On May 31, Netflix released itsfirst official trailerforBlack Mirrorseason 6. The clip gave fans a glimpse of the dark and creepy storylines the upcoming five new installments are sure to provide, including one set in space and a throwback episode set in 1979.
Other installments include “Lock Henry” — which follows a young couple in a mysterious Scottish town — in addition to the troubled starlet tale “Mazey Day” and Northern England-set “Demon 79,” which follows a meek sales assistant who must complete terrible acts to prevent disaster.
When doesBlack Mirrorseason 6 premiere?
Netflixconfirmed in May thatBlack Mirrorseason 6 will return June 15.
Will there be aBlack Mirrorseason 7?
There’s been no talk or confirmation of aBlack Mirrorseason 7 — though, news of season 6 wasn’t announced until four years after its preceding season. Therefore, anything is possible!
source: people.com
