Exclusive: Haolu Wang Directs Groundbreaking Episode in Black Mirror Season 7

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The episode focuses on Brandon and his love interest, Claire. Their story spans 80 years, from the 1940s to the present day.

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This episode will have a strong love story, similar to the "Hang the DJ" episode from Season 4.

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Charlie Brooker, the co-creator and executive producer of Black Mirror, is writing this episode.

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Filming is currently underway in London. The production is expected to wrap up by June 2024.

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Haolu Wang, making her Black Mirror debut, recently directed episodes of the Netflix series, Bodies.

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Wang has also directed "The Pregnant Ground" in 2019 and "Legend of the Sea Devils" for Doctor Who in 2022

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Toby Haynes and David Slade are also directing episodes for Season 7. Episodes 1 and 2 have finished filming.

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Netflix announced that Black Mirror Season 7 will premiere in 2025. Stay tuned for more updates!

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