The trailer for the highly anticipated film “Fly Me to the Moon” was released on Monday, showcasing the impressive chemistry between Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum.
Set during the iconic 1969 space race, the film follows Johansson’s character, marketing specialist Kelly Jones, who is hired to boost NASA’s Apollo 11 moon landing mission.
Johansson, recently revealed to be related to Michael Douglas, is as captivating as Jones, bringing her public relations expertise to NASA during this critical time.
Her character’s professional brilliance is complemented by her romantic connection with Tatum’s character, Cole Davis, the by-the-book launch director.
The trailer highlights their palpable chemistry and flirty interactions, adding a layer of romantic intrigue to the historical narrative.
Directed by Greg Berlanti and produced by Apple Original Films and Sony, “Fly Me to the Moon” explores the lengths the US government might go to ensure the success of the Apollo 11 mission.
A key plot point involves Jones being tasked with staging a fake moon landing as a backup plan, a nod to one of the most enduring conspiracy theories surrounding the moon landing.
In addition to Johansson and Tatum, the film features a star-studded cast including Jim Rash, Ray Romano, Woody Harrelson, Nick Dillenburg, Anna Garcia, Noah Robbins, Colin Woodell, Christian Zuber, and Donald Elise Watkins. Although Jason Bateman was initially set to star, he eventually withdrew from the project.
Berlanti explained to People that his inspiration for the film stemmed from the US. The government could have faked the Apollo 11 moon landing, which remains the most-watched live TV event in history.
This intriguing premise will capture the audience’s imagination when the film hits theaters on July 14.
“Fly Me to the Moon” promises to be a big, fun, and intelligent original movie that revisits one of America’s most significant historical moments while delving into the potential for conspiracy and intrigue.
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