Chappie (stylized as CHAPPiE) is an upcoming American science fiction film directed by Neill Blomkamp. The screenplay, written by Blomkamp and Terri Tatchell, is based on Blomkamp's 2004 short film Tetra Vaal.[1] The film stars Sharlto Copley, Hugh Jackman, Dev Patel, Sigourney Weaver and South African rap group Die Antwoord. The film is set to be released on March 6, 2015.
Chappie, an experimental robot built and designed to learn and feel, is kidnapped by local gangsters for their own nefarious gains.