The star-studded cast unfolds the story of the testing of a drug that could solve any problem through AI.
Maniac It is a miniseries of Netflix which brings together two of the biggest contemporary stars of cinema to tell a black comedy story. The production co-stars Emma Stone and Jonah Hill the tests of a new pharmaceutical on its characters. The laboratory claims that its drug could cure everything from mental illness to love anguish.
The series is a re-adaptation of the Norwegian television novel. The people in charge of remaking the story for the streaming service were Cary Joji Fukunagaproducer of True Detective, and Patrick SomervilleProducer and writer of The Loftlovers and The Bridge. The directors and actors brought all their talent to bear to convey all the emotions that arise through the union of the characters during the treatment.
What is Maniac, Netflix miniseries about?
Emma Stone plays Anniea young woman without direction who constantly shows her anger, He shows signs of withdrawal and trauma due to his family’s absence. Jonah Hill’s character, Owenalso has difficulties at home but his main problem is his fight the symptoms of schizophreniaThese two strangers will meet during the trials of a drug that promises to solve their problems forever, without any side effects.
The destiny of this futuristic world unites both characters to become part of the “ABC” drug tests. Its treatment consists of choosing a pill to take from three options. This medication connects the user with the artificial and emotional intelligence called GRTA. This program allows the user to be the person that the subconscious desires while analyzing the deepest desires and anxieties of the being.
The danger that the pharmaceutical company hides is that His former company director became obsessed with artificial intelligence. He was constantly taking medication to maintain a relationship with GRTA, but the CEO died from his overdose. The next managers will have to deal with the addictive processes and the depressed program.
Trailer for Maniac, Netflix miniseries
Cast of Maniac, Netflix miniseries
In addition to stars Emma Stone and Jonah Hill, the 10-episode series also stars: Justin Theroux, Sonoya Mizuno, Gabriel Byrne and Sally Field.
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