Can you imagine being a young performer and being cast alongside the star of your favorite TV show? It’d be a dream come true, right? Well that’s exactly what has just happened toDiana Silvers, theMaandBooksmartactress who will joinSteve Carellin Netflix’s upcoming comedy seriesSpace Force.
You might remember Silvers asCollider’s Up-and-Comer of the Monthfrom this past May, when she burst onto the scene with a pair of fun films that put her on the radar of casting directors across Hollywood. When she came into Collider HQ for her interview, she dared me to quiz her on any episode of the hit NBC series, which she has seen so many times that she can quote anything from any episode. I imagine she’s on Cloud Nine right now, and I’m happy for her, as she really did stand out in those aforementioned films.
Not only will Silvers be working with Carell, but they’ll be joined byJohn Malkovich,Ben SchwartzandTawny Newsomeas series regulars, whileJimmy O. YangandAlex Sparrowwill be recurring guest stars.
Space Forceis described as a workplace comedy centered around the people back on Earth tasked with creating a sixth branch of the armed services. Carell will star as Mark R. Naird, a General tapped by the White House to lead a new branch of the Armed Forces, while Silvers will play his daughter, Erin Naird. She’s a popular A-student in Washington DC, but after transferring to a remote military base in Wild Horse, Colorado, she becomes a delinquent outcast.
Elsewhere, Malkovich will play the brilliant but arrogant head science advisor Dr. Adrian Mallory, who is trying to prevent space from becoming the next great international battlefield. Schwartz, who starred onThe OfficespinoffParks & Recreation, will play F. Tony Scarapiducci, a self-centered media consultant whose Machiavellian goals often conflict with those of Space Force. Newsome will co-star as an ambitious helicopter pilot named Angela Ali, who has secret dreams that she keeps close to the vest.
Yang will appear as Doctor Mallory’s right-hand man, Doctor Chan Kaifang, a brilliant astrophysicist and rocket engineer who immigrated from China as a teenager and loves all things American. Sparrow will appear as Yuri “Bobby” Telatovich, a charming observer from the Russian Government who asks a lot of questions… some more innocent than others.
In other news,PaddingtondirectorPaul Kinghas been tapped two episodes ofSpace Force, including the pilot. Netflix ordered the show straight-to-series earlier this year, committing to 10 episodes shortly afterDonald Trumpdirected the Penatgon to create a so-called space force. Carell co-created the series withGreg Daniels, who serves as showrunner, and the two of them will executive produce along withHoward Kleinof 3 Arts Entertainment.
Malkovich, who is repped by WME. next stars in the HBO seriesThe New Pope. Schwartz will next voice the title character in theSonic the Hedgehogmovie. He’s repped by WME and Haven Entertainment. Newsome recently signed on to voice one of the lead characters in the animated seriesStar Trek: Lower Deckson CBS All Access. She’s repped by CAA and Artists First. Yang stars onSilicon Valleyand helped save Boston inPatriots Day. TheCrazy Rich Asiansactor is repped by WME and Artists First. Sparrow, who recently appeared onUnREAL, is repped by Abrams Artists Agency.
Silvers will soon be seen asColin Farrell’s daughter in the action movieEvestarringJessica Chastain– her second film with directorTate Taylor. She is represented by WME, Anonymous Content, and Jackoway Tyerman.
