Volucap’s New Hollywood Project – Mickey 17 Trailer Released

Volucap’s advanced deepfake tech elevates Bong Joon Ho’s latest sci-fi thriller.

Berlin, August 6, 2024 – Warner Bros. has officially released the trailer for the highly anticipated sci-fi film “Mickey 17”, directed by visionary filmmaker Bong Joon Ho and set to debut in January 2025, starring Robert Pattinson, Steven Yeun, and Naomi Ackie.

In this groundbreaking production, Volucap was tasked with producing cinema-quality deepfakes, including a key sequence in which Robert Pattinson’s character, Mickey Barnes, meets a version of himself. Volucap’s cutting-edge volumetric capture technology enabled seamless integration of digital elements with the physical performances, pushing the boundaries of visual effects in modern cinema.

“We are proud to have contributed to a project that blends technological innovation with creative storytelling,” said Sven Bliedung von der Heide, CEO of Volucap. “Working alongside such a talented cast and crew has allowed us to demonstrate the capabilities of deepfake technology at the highest level.”

“Mickey 17” is an adaptation of Edward Ashton’s novel “Mickey 7”, directed, produced, and scripted by Bong Joon Ho, known for his work on “Parasite” and “Snowpiercer”. With Volucap’s technology, the film presents hyper-realistic scenes that elevate the cinematic experience, making it one of the most anticipated releases of 2025.

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About Volucap

Volucap is an industry-leading company revolutionizing the field of virtual reality technology. Located at the FX Center in Studio Babelsberg, the Volucap Studio houses an impressive 1830 square feet light rotunda equipped with over 40 cameras, capturing every movement and facial expression from a 360° perspective. Its cutting-edge technology, powered by intelligent software algorithms, creates realistic 3D scans of people and objects. The end products can be deployed across various platforms, from AR and VR to 2D video/web applications.

With a portfolio boasting collaborations with high-end feature film productions like “Matrix Resurrections” and artists such as “Die Fantastischen Vier“, “The BossHoss” and “Paul Kalkbrenner“, Volucap continues to push the boundaries of digital content creation.