Simu Liu reveals inspiration behind latest project 'The Copenhagen Test'

Simu Liu has reflected on his latest project, The Copenhagen Test, which is an American science fiction spy thriller television series created by Thomas Brandon.

In a new chat with Deadline, the acting sensation discussed his new Peacock sci-fi thriller series in detail, and shared what inspired the project in which he plays the role of an intelligence agent Alexander Hale.

“I think on the one hand, it was definitely the premise and the world building, just dealing with themes of surveillance and technology,” he began.

It is pertinent to mention here that Liu also serves as an executive producer on the project. The show premiered on December 27, 2025.

“I feel like a lot of those things are really just topical and relevant today. And so, I think there was that. I really appreciated Thomas’ take on this 5 minutes into the future, set in this world of intelligence.”

Liu added, “And then on the other hand, it was the cultural specificity. I really was struck by Alexander’s backstory in the script and feeling like he was somebody who, in a fully three dimensional way, kind of embodied what it was like for someone from an immigrant family to be in a situation or to work in a situation, an environment where they’re constantly being second-guessed, constantly being overlooked and underestimated."

"I think, for myself, it’s something that a lot of people who grew up in those immigrant families, something that I think resonates a lot.”

Before the conclusion, Liu remarked that he is more than happy to be “doing my part and trying to get things made that feel kind of universal, but also culturally specific and just my own unique brand of different.”