Prepare for a cosmic adventure as Netflix gears up to release “Fly Me To The Moon,” a comedic take on NASA’s Apollo 11 mission that explores the wild notion of staging a fake lunar landing. Directed by Greg Berlanti of “Arrowverse” fame, known for hits like “Dawson’s Creek” and “Riverdale,” this period-placed drama launches into theatres on July 12, 2024.
Set against the backdrop of the swinging sixties, the film promises all the nostalgic flair of muscle cars, pastel fashions, and the historic Apollo 11 mission. Channing Tatum stars as launch director Cole Davis, tasked with a monumental challenge, while Scarlett Johansson dazzles as Kelly Jones, a sharp-witted marketing expert enlisted to salvage NASA’s public image.
Co-starring Jim Rash, Anna Garcia, Donald Elise Watkins, and an ensemble including Ray Romano and Woody Harrelson, “Fly Me To The Moon” boasts a screenplay by Rose Gilroy, adapted from a story by Keenan Flynn & Bill Kirstein.
“‘Fly Me To The Moon’ is a sharp, stylish comedy-drama set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing,” says Johansson’s character, Kelly Jones. As the White House orders a contingency plan involving a staged moon landing, the tension and hilarity escalate, promising a rollercoaster of romantic entanglements and unexpected twists.
Executive produced by Robert J. Dohrmann and featuring production by Jonathan Lia, Scarlett Johansson, Keenan Flynn, and Sarah Schechter, “Fly Me To The Moon” guarantees to whisk audiences away on a thrilling, yet whimsical journey.
For fans of retro sci-fi and quirky comedies alike, “Fly Me To The Moon” promises to be the must-see summer blockbuster of 2024, blending nostalgia with a refreshing twist on space exploration lore. Mark your calendars for July 12th and prepare for lift-off into a world where the moon landing might just be more than meets the eye.
