By 2054, all physical interaction is performed by remote control artificial humanoids known as “surrogates.” After multiple surrogates are mysteriously destroyed, a police lieutenant begins the hunt for the perpetrator. He soon discovers the suspect (known as “Steeplejack”) is out to rid the world of surrogates due to society’s superficial use of them. A prequel, The Surrogates: Flesh and Bone, and a live action Hollywood adaptation were released in 2009.