Fan CastingHYPERION: PART ONE (2032)

In a universe ruled by the Hegemony of Man, the remote planet Hyperion becomes the epicenter of a galactic crisis. The Time Tombs—mysterious structures that move backward through time—are opening, heralding the emergence of the Shrike, a terrifying entity worshipped as both god and demon. As the Hegemony prepares for war with the Ousters, seven pilgrims are chosen by the Church of the Shrike to undertake a journey to Hyperion. Each is promised one request to be granted by the Shrike—if they survive. The film mirrors the novel’s Canterbury Tales format, with each pilgrim recounting their story en route to the Time Tombs, revealing their connections to Hyperion and the Shrike. Their tales are interwoven with their interactions aboard the Yggdrasil (their transport) and moments of conflict as tensions rise among the group. The pilgrims reach the Time Tombs, silhouetted against a blazing red sky. The Shrike appears in the distance, its presence overwhelming. The screen fades to black as each character steels themselves for what’s to come.