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Vertical Acquires U.S. Rights to Sci-Fi Thriller 'The Astronaut'
Imagine an astronaut, Sam Walker, who goes to space and then mysteriously comes back to Earth after her capsule is found in the ocean.
Back home, she's kept under close watch by NASA in a special house.
But strange things start to happen around her, and she fears something not from Earth followed her back!
It's a scary movie about what happens when she gets back and how the people she left behind help her uncover the truth.
The movie is directed by Jess Varley and has Kate Mara and Laurence Fishburne as the main actors.
Vertical has acquired U.S. rights to the sci-fi thriller "The Astronaut".
The film stars Kate Mara and Laurence Fishburne.
The Astronaut is writer-director Jess Varley's directorial debut.
The film is set for release later this fall.
The film's plot revolves around an astronaut who experiences disturbing occurrences after returning from a space mission.
- Who
- Kate Mara and Laurence Fishburne star in the film.
- What
- Vertical has acquired the U.S. rights to the sci-fi thriller "The Astronaut".
- Where
- The film takes place in space and on Earth.
- When
- The film is slated for release later this fall.
- Why
- The film tells the story of an astronaut who returns from a space mission and experiences disturbing events.
Key facts
- Film Title
- The Astronaut
- U.S. Rights Acquired By
- Vertical
- Director
- Jess Varley
- Starring
- Kate Mara, Laurence Fishburne
- Release
- Later this Fall
- Producer
- Brad Fuller
Quotes
Jess Varley
Writer-director of the film, "The Astronaut"
“I’m forever grateful for the Fullers and Wonder Company’s dedication to the film, and over the moon to be partnering with Vertical on its release.”
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“Laurence and Kate gave their all to our nostalgic roller coaster ride with heart concealed behind its scares.”
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Brad Fuller
Producer of the film, "The Astronaut"
“Jess’ direction paired with my son Cameron and Wonder Company’s producing created something truly unique on The Astronaut.”
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“Vertical saw what we all felt – this is a special film from an exciting new team.”
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Peter Jarowey
Vertical partner
“Jess has created a claustrophobic, otherworldly sci-fi thriller anchored by fantastic performances from Kate and Laurence.”
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“We can’t wait for The Astronaut to keep U.S. audiences on the edge of their seats until the final frame”
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