From producer Brad Fuller (A Quiet Place) comes the science fiction thriller The Astronaut, and Deadline reports today that Emma Roberts and Laurence Fishburne have signed on.
Jess Varley (Phobias) wrote the script and will be directing The Astronaut.
Deadline details, “Roberts will play astronaut Sam Walker who is found miraculously alive in a punctured capsule floating deep off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. General William Harris (Fishburne) arranges for her to be placed under intense NASA surveillance in a high security house for rehabilitation and medical testing. When disturbing occurrences begin happening around the property, Walker fears something extraterrestrial has followed her back to Earth.”
“I was inspired by Jess’ vision and handle on the material and I’m thrilled to be working with her,” Platinum Dunes co-owner Brad Fuller said in a statement.
“This story is very close to my heart and I’m profoundly grateful it...
Jess Varley (Phobias) wrote the script and will be directing The Astronaut.
Deadline details, “Roberts will play astronaut Sam Walker who is found miraculously alive in a punctured capsule floating deep off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. General William Harris (Fishburne) arranges for her to be placed under intense NASA surveillance in a high security house for rehabilitation and medical testing. When disturbing occurrences begin happening around the property, Walker fears something extraterrestrial has followed her back to Earth.”
“I was inspired by Jess’ vision and handle on the material and I’m thrilled to be working with her,” Platinum Dunes co-owner Brad Fuller said in a statement.
“This story is very close to my heart and I’m profoundly grateful it...
- 2/13/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The European Film Market kicks off Feb. 16 with a wide assortment of films from sellers around the world. Below is a healthy selection of what’s on offer for buyers.
The Adults
Director: Alex Winter
Key cast: Evan Rachel Wood, Josh Gad, Anthony Carrigan
Synopsis: A sister and brother, Megan and Nathan are barely hanging on and their lives are completely upended when they discover a dead body, long buried in their parent’s basement, sending them down a rabbit hole of crime and murder.
Producers: Alex Winter, Scott Kroopf, Russell Hollander
Sales: Rocket Science (international); CAA Media Finance (domestic)
The Astronaut
Director: Jess Varley
Key cast: Emma Roberts, Laurence Fishburne
Producers: Brad Fuller, Eric B. Fleischman, Cameron Fuller
Synopsis: When astronaut Sam Walker (Roberts) returns from her first space mission, she’s found miraculously alive in a punctured capsule floating deep off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. General...
The Adults
Director: Alex Winter
Key cast: Evan Rachel Wood, Josh Gad, Anthony Carrigan
Synopsis: A sister and brother, Megan and Nathan are barely hanging on and their lives are completely upended when they discover a dead body, long buried in their parent’s basement, sending them down a rabbit hole of crime and murder.
Producers: Alex Winter, Scott Kroopf, Russell Hollander
Sales: Rocket Science (international); CAA Media Finance (domestic)
The Astronaut
Director: Jess Varley
Key cast: Emma Roberts, Laurence Fishburne
Producers: Brad Fuller, Eric B. Fleischman, Cameron Fuller
Synopsis: When astronaut Sam Walker (Roberts) returns from her first space mission, she’s found miraculously alive in a punctured capsule floating deep off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. General...
- 2/13/2023
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Emma Roberts (Abandoned) and Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix) have signed on to star in the sci-fi thriller The Astronaut, which is scheduled to begin filming in Ireland later this year. This film will mark the solo feature writing and directing debut of Jess Varley, who previously contributed a segment to the anthology film Phobias.
Roberts will star in The Astronaut as the title character. The screenplay Varley has written has the following synopsis: When astronaut Sam Walker (Roberts) returns from her first space mission, she’s found miraculously alive in a punctured capsule floating deep off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. General William Harris (Fishburne) arranges for her to be placed under intense NASA surveillance in a high security house for rehabilitation and medical testing. However, when disturbing occurrences begin happening around the property, she fears that something extraterrestrial has followed her back to Earth.
The film is being produced by Eric B. Fleischman,...
Roberts will star in The Astronaut as the title character. The screenplay Varley has written has the following synopsis: When astronaut Sam Walker (Roberts) returns from her first space mission, she’s found miraculously alive in a punctured capsule floating deep off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. General William Harris (Fishburne) arranges for her to be placed under intense NASA surveillance in a high security house for rehabilitation and medical testing. However, when disturbing occurrences begin happening around the property, she fears that something extraterrestrial has followed her back to Earth.
The film is being produced by Eric B. Fleischman,...
- 2/13/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Emma Roberts (Madame Web) and Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix franchise) have been set to star in sci-fi thriller The Astronaut, which is being produced by A Quiet Place and The Purge producer Brad Fuller.
Production is due to start later this year in Ireland on the film in which Roberts will play astronaut Sam Walker who is found miraculously alive in a punctured capsule floating deep off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. General William Harris (Fishburne) arranges for her to be placed under intense NASA surveillance in a high security house for rehabilitation and medical testing. When disturbing occurrences begin happening around the property, Walker fears something extraterrestrial has followed her back to Earth.
Jess Varley (Phobias) will make her solo writing and directorial debut. Also producing are Eric B. Fleischman (Sleight) and Cameron Fuller (The Girl in the Woods).
Highland Film Group is representing international rights, launching...
Production is due to start later this year in Ireland on the film in which Roberts will play astronaut Sam Walker who is found miraculously alive in a punctured capsule floating deep off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. General William Harris (Fishburne) arranges for her to be placed under intense NASA surveillance in a high security house for rehabilitation and medical testing. When disturbing occurrences begin happening around the property, Walker fears something extraterrestrial has followed her back to Earth.
Jess Varley (Phobias) will make her solo writing and directorial debut. Also producing are Eric B. Fleischman (Sleight) and Cameron Fuller (The Girl in the Woods).
Highland Film Group is representing international rights, launching...
- 2/13/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Queen Elizabeth II is being laid to rest in a state funeral on Monday (19 September).
The late monarch’s funeral began at 11am, after King Charles III led a procession to Westminster Abbey from Westminster Hall, where her body had been lying in state since Wednesday afternoon (14 September).
Some 2,000 mourners, including world leaders such as US president Joe Biden, took their seats earlier in the 1,269-year-old church ahead of the funeral.
Multiple musical moments feature in the Order of Service. As per The Telegraph, the choices are rooted in tradition but also allude to the Queen’s personal preferences.
Hymns and psalms were sung by the two choirs of Westminster Abbey and the Chapel Royal.
As the Queen’s coffin was carried into the Abbey, the Sentences were sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey. The five Sentences, which are lines of scripture set to music, have been used at...
The late monarch’s funeral began at 11am, after King Charles III led a procession to Westminster Abbey from Westminster Hall, where her body had been lying in state since Wednesday afternoon (14 September).
Some 2,000 mourners, including world leaders such as US president Joe Biden, took their seats earlier in the 1,269-year-old church ahead of the funeral.
Multiple musical moments feature in the Order of Service. As per The Telegraph, the choices are rooted in tradition but also allude to the Queen’s personal preferences.
Hymns and psalms were sung by the two choirs of Westminster Abbey and the Chapel Royal.
As the Queen’s coffin was carried into the Abbey, the Sentences were sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey. The five Sentences, which are lines of scripture set to music, have been used at...
- 9/19/2022
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - Music
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