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'Black Mirror' Season 7 Debuts First-Ever Sequel with 'USS Callister: Into Infinity'

Cristin Milioti reprises her role as Nanette Cole in a satirical exploration of open-world gaming culture, with the episode's ending leaving room for potential future installments.

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Overview

  • 'USS Callister: Into Infinity' is the first direct sequel in 'Black Mirror' history, continuing the story of digital clones from the acclaimed 2017 episode.
  • Cristin Milioti prepared for her dual-role performance by studying coding and navigating complex on-set techniques to portray two distinct versions of her character.
  • The sequel shifts its focus from Star Trek-inspired themes to satirizing open-world gaming, highlighting microtransactions, glitches, and immersive virtual environments.
  • Jesse Plemons makes a surprise return as Robert Daly, adding new layers to the evolving narrative of the USS Callister crew's journey.
  • Milioti expressed openness to a third 'USS Callister' installment, contingent on creator Charlie Brooker's vision, as the episode's ending hints at further story possibilities.