Summit Entertainment has released the first trailer for the sci-fi thrillerKin, and it looks like a pretty interesting Amblin throwback. Directed by brothersJonathanandJosh Bakerand based on their short filmBag Man, the film starsMyles Truittas a young boy who finds a mysterious alien weapon and is then forced to go on the run with his ex-con brother (Jack Reynor) when a vengeful criminal (James Franco) puts a target on their backs.
This actually looks like a pretty interesting sci-fi thriller—it’s basically a Sundance indie with a major sci-fi twist. Reynor continues to be an exciting new talent with standout work in films likeSing StreetandFree Fire, and the ensemble also includes the impeccably talentedCarrie Coon. Moreover, the film is produced byShawn Levy, who helps spearhead the Netflix smash hit seriesStranger Thingsas an executive producer on that series. Color me intrigued.
Check out theKintrailer below andclick here to check out our recent interviewwith Levy about the project. The film also starsZoe KravitzandDennis Quaid.Kinopens in theaters on August 31st.
Here’s the official synopsis forKin:
KIN, a pulse-pounding crime thriller with a sci-fi twist, is the story of an unexpected hero destined for greatness. Chased by a vengeful criminal (James Franco) and a gang of otherworldly soldiers, a recently released ex-con (Jack Reynor) and his adopted teenage brother (Myles Truitt) are forced to go on the run with a weapon of mysterious origin as their only protection.
