Sony Picks Up Michael Shanks–Adam McKay Sci-Fi Comedy

The move signals Sony backing for a rising Sundance talent under McKay's Hyperobject banner.

Overview

Sony Pictures acquired an untitled sci-fi comedy written by Michael Shanks with Adam McKay attached to direct.
McKay and Todd Schulman will produce through Hyperobject Industries, with Andrew Mittman producing via 1.21 Pictures and Kai Dolbashian set as executive producer.
Story, cast, and production timing remain under wraps, with the project described only by its sci-fi comedy tone.
Shanks broke out with Together, which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and reportedly sold to Neon for $17 million.
The deal extends Shanks’ prior collaboration with McKay on A24’s Hotel, Hotel, Hotel, Hotel and comes as Hyperobject adds projects like a Jeffrey Epstein miniseries with Laura Dern attached.