Sam Worthington and Simu Liu face off in explosive Simulant clip

In an exclusive clip from the sci-fi thriller Simulant, Sam Worthington and Simu Liu engage in a tense confrontation. The film, directed by April Mullen of Wander fame, takes place in the near future where an android simulant is created to replace a deceased husband. The simulant hires a hacker to remove restrictions on its thoughts and capabilities, which leads to an artificial intelligence uprising worldwide. Along with Liu and Worthington, the movie features a talented cast including Robbie Amell from Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, Jordana Brewster from Fast X, Alicia Sanz, Mako Nguyen, and Emmanuel Kabongo. Screen Rant is thrilled to present an exclusive clip from Simulant ahead of its theatrical and On Demand release on June 2.

The video clip titled "The Simulant" showcases Liu's character, Casey, a skilled hacker who sneaks into his neighbor's apartment only to find Agent Kessler, played by Worthington, conducting a search for the missing humanoid. The scene bears resemblance to the iconic Blade Runner movie. However, the plot takes an unexpected turn as Casey manages to talk his way out of the situation by denying any knowledge of the humanoid's true nature. With such unique and unpredictable twists, Simulant has the potential to stand out from the Blade Runner comparisons.

With a world where humanoid androids are operated by artificial intelligence, Simulant is bound to draw comparisons to Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? and Ridley Scott's Blade Runner adaptation. However, Mullen's sci-fi thriller is set to distinguish itself from previous genre works with its unique approach.

Simulant sets itself apart from other sci-fi stories by exploring the origins of an AI uprising. While many stories, such as Terminator and Ex Machina, focus on the aftermath of sentient androids, Simulant delves into the pivotal moment when they began to rise and those who aided them in their quest for humanity. This unique perspective provides a fresh take on the genre and offers a thought-provoking examination of the consequences of artificial intelligence.

Another standout element of Simulant is its portrayal of the government agent tasked with tracking down the titular androids. Unlike Blade Runner, which largely focused on the protagonists played by Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling, Simulant's Agent Kessler takes on a more antagonistic role. This allows for a deeper exploration of the motivations and struggles of both the simulants and the humans who aid them. By challenging traditional depictions of heroism and villainy, Simulant promises to be a complex and compelling addition to the sci-fi landscape.