The Astronaut (2025 film)
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| Directed by | Jess Varley |
| Screenplay by | Jess Varley |
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| Cinematography | David Garbett |
| Edited by | Terel Gibson |
| Music by | Jacques Brautbar |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Astronaut is an upcoming American science fiction horror film[1] written and directed by Jess Varley and starring Kate Mara, Gabriel Luna and Laurence Fishburne. The film depicts an astronaut who believes an extraterrestrial entity has followed her back to Earth.
Premise
[edit]Rescued from the ocean, astronaut Sam Walker is placed under surveillance following her return from her first space mission amid fears an alien presence has returned from space with her.[2]
Cast
[edit]- Kate Mara as Sam Walker
- Laurence Fishburne as General William Harris
- Gabriel Luna as Mark
Production
[edit]The film marks the solo debut of Jess Varley. It is produced by Brad Fuller, Eric B. Fleischman and Cameron Fuller. Laurence Fishburne and Emma Roberts were cast in early 2023.[3] In September 2023, Kate Mara and Gabriel Luna joined the cast.[4]
Principal photography was scheduled to start in Ireland in late 2023.[5] With the film in post-production, first look images for the film were released in February 2024.[6]
Release
[edit]The Astronaut is scheduled to premiere at the 2025 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival in March.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/films/2206329
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa (February 17, 2024). "Brad Fuller-Produced Sci-Fi Thriller 'The Astronaut' Starring Kate Mara Sells to U.K., Oz, Germany, Italy and More (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (May 11, 2023). "Emma Roberts, Laurence Fishburne Sci-Fi Thriller 'The Astronaut' Lands at Signature Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 10, 2023). "Kate Mara Boards Sci-Fi Thriller 'The Astronaut'; Highland Film Group Handling Sales – TIFF". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (February 13, 2023). "Emma Roberts & Laurence Fishburne Set For Sci-Fi Thriller 'The Astronaut' From 'A Quiet Place' Producer Brad Fuller — EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (February 15, 2024). "Berlin: First Look at Kate Mara in Sci-Fi Thriller 'The Astronaut'". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (January 22, 2025). "Seth Rogen Comedy Series 'The Studio' To Open SXSW 2025; 'The Accountant 2,' 'Death Of A Unicorn', 'Drop,' 'Happy Face' & More Also To Screen". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 22, 2025.