Tom Hopper, Rita Ora and Mila Harris Join Sci-Fi Thriller ‘The Signaler’

Tom Hopper (The Umbrella Academy), Rita Ora (Fifty Shades of Grey), and Mila Harris (No Exit) are set to star in The Signaler, an upcoming science fiction adventure thriller inspired by the filmmaking style of Steven Spielberg. According to Variety, production is currently underway in Atlanta ahead of a planned 2027 release.

The film was written by Cate Carson, a former detective and military intelligence specialist, and directed by Gille Klabin (The Wave).

The supporting cast includes Missi Pyle (Galaxy Quest), Nolan North (Uncharted), Paulina Alvarez, David Silverman, and Wolfgang Fiegl.

What Is The Signaler About?

The Signaler follows a remote air traffic controller, played by Hopper, and his estranged niece, portrayed by Harris. Their lives take a dangerous turn after they detect an impossible signal originating deep within the Canadian wilderness.

The mysterious transmission triggers a series of strange and potentially deadly events. As the pair investigate its source, they cross paths with research scientists, played by Ora and Pyle, who are also trying to understand the phenomenon.

Their search ultimately leads them toward a hidden extraterrestrial force that appears to be awakening.

A Spielberg-Inspired Alien Adventure

The filmmakers are drawing inspiration from the science fiction adventures that made Spielberg a defining name in the genre. With its mysterious signal, unexplained phenomena, and possible extraterrestrial threat, The Signaler brings to mind classics such as Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

“We are thrilled to be on set capturing the intense, visually stunning excitement of this film,” said Harris, representing financier Peachtree Media Partners. “Cate’s script provides an incredible launching point for our cast to bring this story to life, and with all the news about alien disclosures and otherworldly cover-ups, this classic Spielberg-inspired film is exactly the type of story audiences have been waiting for!”

With filming now underway in Atlanta, The Signaler is targeting a 2027 release. Further details about the project are expected as production continues.