First Look at Duncan Jones’ Animated ROGUE TROOPER Brings 2000 AD’s War-Torn World to Life

Director Duncan Jones’ animated adaptation of Rogue Trooper has been in the works since 2018, but after years of silence, we finally have something tangible to feast our eyes on, thanks to a new reveal from Empire Magazine. The first official stills are here, and they give us a solid glimpse at the gritty, stylized world Jones has been building, along with our first look at the blue-skinned soldier himself.Aneurin Barnard (Doctor Who) leads the charge as the titular Genetic Infantryman, Rogue, a genetically-engineered soldier on a personal mission for revenge. The stills also reveal two of the story’s more eccentric villains: Mr. Brass and Mr. Bland, played by What We Do in the Shadows duo Jemaine Clement and Matt Berry.For fans of the original 2000 AD comic, created by Gerry Finley-Day and Watchmen artist Dave Gibbons in 1981, this project has been a long time coming. The story follows Rogue as he hunts down the Traitor General who betrayed his regiment, accompanied by the consciousness of his fallen brothers, who now live on in his equipment. It’s a dark, weird, and emotionally charged take on war, sci-fi, and loyalty that feels right at home in Jones’ wheelhouse.The voice cast is stacked with recognizable talent. In addition to Barnard, the film features Hayley Atwell (Captain America), Jack Lowden (Slow Horses), Daryl McCormack (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande), Reece Shearsmith (Inside No. 9), Diane Morgan (Cunk on Earth), Alice Lowe (Black Mirror), Asa Butterfield (Sex Education), and Sean Bean (Game of Thrones).While the full breakdown of roles hasn’t been revealed, we do know Lowden will voice Gunnar, McCormack is Helm, and Shearsmith plays Bagman. These are the voices of Rogue’s fallen comrades, who are now embedded into his gun, helmet, and backpack, respectively. It’s a setup that gives the story its unique identity and a good dose of dark irony.Jones has been passionate about this project for years, and this first look shows that it’s got texture, personality, and a sense of scale that fans of the comics will recognize. And while we don’t yet have a release date, these early images suggest we’re inching closer to a battlefield worth exploring.

Jun 25, 2025 - 19:10

First Look at Duncan Jones’ Animated ROGUE TROOPER Brings 2000 AD’s War-Torn World to Life

Director Duncan Jones’ animated adaptation of Rogue Trooper has been in the works since 2018, but after years of silence, we finally have something tangible to feast our eyes on, thanks to a new reveal from Empire Magazine.

The first official stills are here, and they give us a solid glimpse at the gritty, stylized world Jones has been building, along with our first look at the blue-skinned soldier himself.

Aneurin Barnard (Doctor Who) leads the charge as the titular Genetic Infantryman, Rogue, a genetically-engineered soldier on a personal mission for revenge. The stills also reveal two of the story’s more eccentric villains: Mr. Brass and Mr. Bland, played by What We Do in the Shadows duo Jemaine Clement and Matt Berry.

For fans of the original 2000 AD comic, created by Gerry Finley-Day and Watchmen artist Dave Gibbons in 1981, this project has been a long time coming.

The story follows Rogue as he hunts down the Traitor General who betrayed his regiment, accompanied by the consciousness of his fallen brothers, who now live on in his equipment. It’s a dark, weird, and emotionally charged take on war, sci-fi, and loyalty that feels right at home in Jones’ wheelhouse.

The voice cast is stacked with recognizable talent. In addition to Barnard, the film features Hayley Atwell (Captain America), Jack Lowden (Slow Horses), Daryl McCormack (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande), Reece Shearsmith (Inside No. 9), Diane Morgan (Cunk on Earth), Alice Lowe (Black Mirror), Asa Butterfield (Sex Education), and Sean Bean (Game of Thrones).

While the full breakdown of roles hasn’t been revealed, we do know Lowden will voice Gunnar, McCormack is Helm, and Shearsmith plays Bagman. These are the voices of Rogue’s fallen comrades, who are now embedded into his gun, helmet, and backpack, respectively. It’s a setup that gives the story its unique identity and a good dose of dark irony.

Jones has been passionate about this project for years, and this first look shows that it’s got texture, personality, and a sense of scale that fans of the comics will recognize. And while we don’t yet have a release date, these early images suggest we’re inching closer to a battlefield worth exploring.