Director Duncan Jones brought the comic character Rogue Trooper to the big screen with a notably indie budget that looks decidedly studio-sized. His voice cast includes Sean Bean, Hayley Atwell, Jack Lowden, Aneurin Barnard, and Matt Berry, among others. Jones was emphatic about one thing: the film uses no AI, a deliberate choice that stands out as studios increasingly experiment with artificial intelligence in production. According to Variety, the director and producer Stuart Fennegan were intentional about every choice—including the talent—to achieve that elevated cinematic scope.

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