Hang onto your hats, ya big freaks ‘cos Black Mirror Season Seven is officially on its way, with a release date on the cards for next month.
Not gonna lie, I’m new to Black Mirror meself. I gave it a burl last season ‘cos of all the epic guest stars and lemme tell ya, I was blown away! Although I must admit, it sparked my chilling fear and dread for deepfake and AI which has only grown since, but I guess that was the point of it all, right?
Black Mirror Season Six feat. Annie Murphy and Salma Hayek. Equal parts epic and terrifying! (Credit: Black Mirror / Netflix)
But skipping ahead, here’s everything we know about the exciting new season set to grace our screens real soon.
Black Mirror Season Seven
What is Black Mirror Season Seven about?
There sure is, my friends! Netflix is dropping six brand new episodes, including a sequel to the smash hit and critically acclaimed sci-fi adventure USS Callister.
We also know there’s going to be a sequel to Bandersnatch — you know, the 2018 mindfuck interactive movie with various endings.
According to the series showrunner Charlie Brooker, the original pick-your-own-adventure-esque movie came with a whopping 170-page script and the crew kept saying they’d “never do this again”, per the Hollywood Reporter.
I’m certainly not complaining that they’re giving this another go.
What is the release date for Black Mirror Season Seven?
Netflix has been vague AF for the last year when it comes to the new episodes but we can finally confirm season seven is dropping on Thursday, April 10.
Mark your calendars!!
Who is in the cast of Season Seven?
The cast of Black Mirror‘s seventh season is starry enough to warrant its own damn constellation.
The upcoming instalment will feature both new and familiar faces, with some actors returning for the USS Callister sequel.
That includes Cristin Milioti, Billy Magnussen, Jimmy Simpson, Milanka Brooks and Osy Ikhile, each of whom will reprise their roles from the harrowing season four episode.
There’s also a stack of new names joining the Black Mirror universe for season seven, led by Deadpool & Wolverine star Emma Corrin and The Farewell‘s Awkwafina.
They will share the screen with fellow new castmates like Oscar-nominee Paul Giamatti, Barbie’s Issa Rae, and Tracee Ellis Ross.
You just know shit’s about to go down. (Image source: Netflix)
For her part, Parks and Recreation star Rashida Jones — who co-wrote the season three episode “Nosedive” — will this time appear in front of the camera, and so too will Peter Capaldi, Patsy Ferran, Lewis Gribben and Bridesmaids’ Chris O’Dowd.
The new season seven cast is rounded out by Siena Kelly, Rosy McEwen, Paul G. Raymond and Harriet Walter.
Can’t wait to see where this one’s going!! (Image source: Netflix)
We can also confirm a slew of new names announced by Netflix with the release date, including Will Poulter and Asim Chaudhry for the sequel to Bandersnatch.
Another familiar face will be Jay Simpson, who previously appeared in season one’s controversial opening episode “The National Anthem”. (Though it’s understood this might be an unrelated role??)
We’ve also learnt Hard Truths‘ Michele Austin, Say Nothing‘s Josh Finan, and James Nelson-Joyce (who you might recognise from A Thousand Blows) are on-deck for the new season.
This is a whole vibe. (Image source: Netflix)
Is there a trailer for Black Mirror Season Seven?
It’s been a long time coming but yes ma’am, we have finally peeped a look at season seven!!
As promised, Black Mirror is breaking precedent in revisiting one of its previous stories, and the trailer begins with Milioti who will reprise her role as computer programmer Nanette Cole in USS Callister.
Within seconds, we get a glimpse of the star-studded cast, including Poulter and those iconic eyebrows.
I’m seeing plenty of hints of time jumps and/or alternate realities (check out those black and white scenes) and plenty of slow mo’ shots that have me (happily?) anxious for what’s in store.
“Lose your mind. Lose your reality,” the new trailer promises.
You can watch it out here:
