All eyes are on Apple TV’sFly Me to The Moonwhich unitesChanning TatumandScarlett Johanssonfor thefirst time on the big screen. While both the actors have a big fan following owing to their various roles, they have never been paired opposite each other and fans are eager to see their chemistry unfold. A new poster has been released for the upcoming film which is oozing with their sizzling chemistry.
The new poster sees Johansson adjusting Tatum’s tie in the backdrop of the moon, while on the surface we see a space shuttle, a man sweeping the floor, and an astronaut hanging by the wires, perfectly elaborating the plot of the movie which revolves aroundthe conspiracy theory that NASA faked the moon landing.
What’s ‘Fly Me to The Moon’ About?
The movie is directed byGreg Berlantiand is set inthe backdrop of the space race, it showcases NASA’s first attempt to land on the moon under launch director Cole Davis (Tatum) at a time when the President deems the mission too important to fail. However, things take a turn when Jones (Johansson) is directed to stage a fake moon landing as backup and the countdown truly begins.
The story takes a shot at the conspiracy theory and it’ll be fun to see how it unfolds.Berlanti previously revealed that the inspiration behind this story, “was to craft a big, fun, smart original movie around whether or not the American government could have possibly faked the Apollo 11 moon landing, which is still the most-watched live TV event in the history of the world and has since become one of the most talked about conspiracy theories.”
The previously releasedtrailerandimagespoint in a fun, light-hearted direction of the movie while tackling bigger themes. The production value and period depiction is quite on point as the team recreates the Moon Landing visuals that are among some of the most famous images in history. Berlanti directs from a script byRose Gilroy. Along with Tatum and Johansson, the movie also casts compelling performers likeNick Dillenburg,Anna Garcia,Jim Rash,Noah Robbins, andColin Woodell. Further rounding off the cast areChristian Zuber,Donald Elise Watkins,Ray Romano, andWoody Harrelsonamong others.
Fly Me To The Moonlands in the theaters on July 12. You can check out the new poster above and get more details about the film withour guide here.
Fly Me to the Moon
In Fly Me to the Moon, an ambitious astronaut embarks on a risky space mission that challenges her personal and professional boundaries. As she navigates unexpected obstacles in the cosmos, she must confront profound questions about ambition, sacrifice, and the enduring human spirit that drives exploration beyond Earth.
