The Variable Man is set in a future where Earth is at war with the Centauran Empire. Earth’s leaders rely on predictive technology to foresee outcomes and ensure victory—until Thomas Cole, a handyman from the early 20th century, is accidentally brought into the future. Cole’s unpredictable nature disrupts the accuracy of the predictive systems, throwing the war effort into chaos. However, his innate problem-solving skills become the key to repairing a powerful new weapon, altering the course of history. Cole’s ability to adapt and innovate proves that human unpredictability is Earth’s greatest strength.
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MOTIVE PICTURES
Address: 22-23 James Street, 3rd Floor, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8NS
Email: simon@motivepictures.com
Phone: +44 (0) 203 150 3593
STATUS: Development
PRODUCER: Simon Maxwell – Isa Dick Hakcett
WRITER/PRODUCER: Jonathan Brackley – Sam Vincent
ELECTRIC SHEPHERD PRODUCTIONS
Phone: 323-389-9225
Email: kalen@electricpkd.com | admin@electricshepherdproductions.com
The Variable Man: A Time-Bending Tale of Unpredictability
The Variable Man takes audiences on a thrilling journey to a future where Earth’s fate hangs in the balance against the Centauran Empire. In this gripping series, Earth’s reliance on predictive technology is upended when Thomas Cole, a handyman from the past, disrupts the war effort with his unpredictable nature. As chaos ensues, Cole’s problem-solving skills become the catalyst for a new weapon that could alter history, showcasing the power of human adaptability and innovation.
Produced by MOTIVE PICTURES and Electric Shepherd Productions, with Simon Maxwell and Isa Dick Hakcett as producers and Jonathan Brackley and Sam Vincent as writers/producers, The Variable Man is a captivating blend of sci-fi, drama, and suspense. Join us on this compelling exploration of how one man’s unique abilities can change the course of an entire war, reminding us that unpredictability may just be humanity’s greatest strength in the face of uncertainty.
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