Ice Cube Drops Trailer For New ‘War Of The Worlds’ Remake

Ice Cube has appeared in the trailer for a new remake of War of the Worlds.

The classic story, originally based on HG Wells’ 1898, will see Cube play a top cyber-security analyst for Homeland Security, who spends his days tracking potential threats to national security through a mass surveillance program, until an attack by an unknown entity leads him to question whether the government is hiding something from him and the rest of the world.

The twist on the story is that the vast majority of the film will be set on computer and phone screens with the trailer showing most of the action taking place from a desk Ice Cube is sat at.

The rap legend turned actor is joined in the cast by Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria and The Avengers actor Clark Gregg.

Producer Patrick Aiello said in a statement: “The idea was organic. When catastrophes happen today, we experience them through our devices. That insight shaped the storytelling and tech used to create this immersive thriller.”

He added: “For the first time ever, a studio-scale sci-fi epic has been produced using a format that places audiences inside the action through the lenses of phones, computers, and tablets. It’s a visceral, first-person experience designed for big screens in a language and format that is now natural within our daily lives.”

War of the Worlds is currently set to premiere on Prime Video around the world on July 30.

Cube recently announced that he had secured a deal with Warner Bros. for a new Friday sequel.

New Line’s COO Richard Brenner confirmed the news in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, saying: “We are making another Friday. We just closed a deal with Ice Cube to write and star. It’s going to be called Last Friday.”

Aside from Ice Cube writing and starring in the sequel, no other details were announced, such as which actors will be reprising their roles in the cult series.

It has been a passion of Cube’s for a while to return to the comedy series with him noting issues with the studio had prevented it happening until now.