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The city is divided, Panem or Divergeiverse-style, into four sectors: Industry, Progress, Nature, and Reform. Thorne and Dark Matter and Stargate producer Joseph Mallozzi, Utopia Falls is set in a futuristic city called New Babyl, about 400 years in the future. And science fiction is often literally a forward-thinking genre, a way to imagine new ways of life, and the perils humanity could face if it continues on a path of destruction.Ĭreated by Canadian filmmaker R.T. But really, what better genres to use to question the status quo than hip-hop and science fiction? When hip-hop first emerged, it almost immediately attracted frustrated artists who wanted to provide social commentary about the ills facing a marginalized group of people. On its surface, the storyline does seem outlandish. Utopia Falls seems designed to either draw fans in quickly, or turn them off by the middle of the first episode. It sounds downright corny, but by blatantly merging other hit teen shows and movies, the creators have set up an all-or-nothing gamble.

UTOPIA FALLS SEASON 2 CANCELLED SERIES

So Hulu’s new dystopian-future YA series Utopia Falls was already facing an uphill battle with science-fiction fans, even before it introduced the second half of the show’s premise: rigidly socially controlled teens in a oppressive regime rediscover ancient hip-hop, then use music and dance to rebel against authority. There were some good tales (The CW’s The 100) and some not-so-great ones (like the Divergent trilogy), but even the best ones piled up until they made fans skeptical of new additions to the subgenre.

After Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games trilogy took over the world, movies and shows about young people on the far side of an apocalyptic event started cropping up everywhere. Thorne (NBC’s Blindspot, Hulu’s Find Me in Paris) who serve as Executive Producers Boi-1da, renowned music producer (Drake, Rihanna, Eminem, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar), has been tapped as the show’s Executive Music Producer and choreographer Tanisha Scott, three-time MTV VMA-nominated choreographer (Cardi B, Rihanna, Sean Paul), rounds out the team.”Ĭheck out more photos from the series below.Over the last decade, most science-fiction fans have experienced at least some level of teen-dystopian-series fatigue. The acclaimed team of creatives behind the scenes include Showrunner Joseph Mallozzi (Syfy’s Dark Matter, Stargate franchise) and Creator/Director R.T. Also joining the cast are Kate Drummond ( Wynonna Earp), Jeff Teravainen ( Dark Matter), Huse Madhavji ( Saving Hope) and Dwain Murphy ( The Strain), and hip hop icon Snoop Dogg as the voice of the Archive.

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The series stars emerging young actors Robyn Alomar ( Riot Girls), Akiel Julien ( American Gods), Robbie Graham-Kuntz ( Full Out), Phillip Lewitski ( Supernatural), Humberly Gonzalez ( Orphan Black), Devyn Nekoda ( Degrassi: The Next Generation) and Mickeey Nguyen ( Make It Pop). Showcasing a variety of musical genres and dance styles (Hip Hop, Pop, Latin, House, Classical, Indigenous, among others), and featuring themes of afrofuturism, youth activism, and eco-awareness, Utopia Falls is the first ever performance based sci-fi series for culturally diverse and socially and politically minded young audiences.

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When they stumble upon a hidden archive of cultural relics, they are forced to question everything they have been taught, ultimately using the power of music to ignite change and expose the truth. Set in the not-too-distant future, amidst the charred ruins of Earth, Utopia Falls follows a group of teens chosen to compete in the prestigious Exemplar performing arts competition in the seemingly idyllic colony of New Babyl. Infused with music and dance, all 10 one-hour episodes of the Hulu Original series hit the streaming service on February 14. Without a history, we are all equal… or are we? Hulu, in partnership with Sonar Entertainment, announced today the premiere of original teen sci-fi drama Utopia Falls. “Imagine a world with no past – only a future. Hulu revealed more about the new series in a press release. Viewers can binge all ten episodes of the series next month. Utopia Falls is coming soon to Hulu, and the series will feature music from Alessia Cara, The Notorious B.I.G. Get ready to look at a very different Earth.

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