A Stellar Cast Takes Flight
In a casting coup that’s sure to send ripples through Hollywood, Kate Mara, Laurence Fishburne, and Gabriel Luna are set to star in the upcoming feature film “The Astronaut.” The project, which has been approved under a Sag-Aftra Interim Agreement, is slated to begin filming in Ireland this October.
🚀 The Astronaut 🌌
🎥 Feature Film 🎞️
🟢 Status: Approved Sag-Aftra Interim Agreement To Continue Casting 🎭
🗓️ Filming Begins:
🌍 Location: Ireland 🇮🇪
👩💼 Producer: Brad Fuller – Cameron Fuller – Maurice Fadida – Eric B. Fleischman – Chris Abernathy – Jan Mcadoo – Stephen Braun 👥
🎬 Writer/Director: Jess Varley 🖋️🎥
📸 Director of Photography: Dave Garbett 🎥
🎬 Assistant Director: Jonathan Quinlan 🎥
🌟 Cast: Kate Mara – Laurence Fishburne – Gabriel Luna 🎭
🎭 Casting Director: Lindsey Weissmueller 📋
📖 Synopsis: When astronaut Sam Walker (Mara) returns from her first space mission 🚀, she’s discovered wounded in a punctured capsule in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean 🌊, requiring her to be quarantined 🏥. Her adopted father General William Harris (Fishburne), arranges for her to be placed under NASA surveillance 🛰️ in a high-security house 🏠, isolated in the woods 🌳. Although Sam appears to be reacclimatizing to life on Earth 🌍, she suddenly begins to see and hear things 👀👂 that don’t appear to be from our world 🌌. Suspicious that something may have followed her back to Earth 🌍, Sam discovers
The Intriguing Plot
The film follows astronaut Sam Walker, played by Kate Mara, who returns from her first space mission only to be discovered wounded in a punctured capsule in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. She’s placed under NASA surveillance in a high-security house, isolated in the woods. As she begins to reacclimatize to life on Earth, strange occurrences lead her to suspect that something may have followed her back. With agencies that were meant to protect her now endangering her life, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
The Creative Team
Jess Varley takes the helm as the writer and director of the film, with Dave Garbett serving as the Director of Photography. Jonathan Quinlan, known for his work on various high-profile projects, will be the Assistant Director. The casting is being overseen by Lindsey Weissmueller, whose keen eye for talent is well-regarded in the industry.
SAG-AFTRA’s Role
The film has been approved under a Sag-Aftra Interim Agreement, allowing it to continue casting despite the ongoing strike. This is a significant development, as many productions have been halted due to the labor dispute.
Production Studios Behind “The Astronaut”
Fuller Media and Rocket Power LLC are leading the charge, with support from The Wonder Company, Kodiak Pictures, Highland Film Group, Signature, CAA Media Finance, and UTA Independent Film Group. These studios have a history of producing quality content, and their involvement bodes well for the film.
Fuller Media // Rocket Power Llc
631 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica CA 90401
Email: ginno@fullyformed.com, fuller@platinumdunes.com
Phone: 310-394-9200
Highland Film Group
6310 San Vincente Blvd. Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: 310-271-8400
Email: sales@highland.film
Caa Media Finance
2000 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: 424-288-2000
Email: filmsales@caa.com
Uta Independent Film Group
9336 Civic Center Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: 310-273-6700
Email: info@unitedtalent.com
What’s Next?
With a compelling plot and an all-star cast, “The Astronaut” is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated films of the year. As we move closer to the filming date, stay tuned for more updates and exclusive behind-the-scenes looks.
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