Spaceman (2024 film)
Spaceman is an upcoming American science fiction romantic drama comedy film directed by Johan Renck and written by Colby Day, based on the 2017 novel Spaceman of Bohemia by Jaroslav Kalfař. The film stars Adam Sandler, Paul Dano, Carey Mulligan, Kunal Nayyar, and Isabella Rossellini.
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| Directed by | Johan Renck |
| Screenplay by | Colby Day |
| Based on | Spaceman of Bohemia by Jaroslav Kalfař |
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| Cinematography | Jakob Ihre |
| Music by | Max Richter |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Spaceman is scheduled to be released by Netflix in 2024.
Premise
As an astronaut sent to the edge of the galaxy to collect mysterious ancient dust finds his earthly life falling to pieces, he turns to the only voice who can help him try to put it back together. It just so happens to belong to a creature from the beginning of time lurking in the shadows of his ship.[1]
Cast
- Adam Sandler as Jakub Procházka
- Paul Dano as Hanuš
- Carey Mulligan as Lenka
- Kunal Nayyar as Petr
- Isabella Rossellini
- Sadie Sandler
- Sunny Sandler
- Jackie Sandler
Production
In October 2020, Netflix announced that the novel Spaceman of Bohemia would be adapted by screenwriter Colby Day into a feature film of the same name directed by Johan Renck and starring Adam Sandler.[2] In April 2021, Carey Mulligan was added to the cast, and the film was retitled Spaceman.[3] On April 19, 2021 it was announced that Paul Dano and Kunal Nayyar joined the cast.[4]
Principal photography began in April 19, 2021, in New York City, and wrapped on July 1, 2021, in the Czech Republic.[5][6]
Release
Spaceman was scheduled to be released by Netflix in 2023. However, the release of the film was postponed to an unspecified date in 2024, due to the impact of the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[7]
References
- Grobar, Matt (January 18, 2023). "Netflix 2023 Film Slate Unveiled: 'Luther: The Fallen Sun', 'The Mother', 'Extraction 2', 'Heart Of Stone,' 'The Killer', 'Rebel Moon' & Others Get Premiere Dates". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
- Kroll, Justin (October 26, 2020). "Adam Sandler To Star In Netflix's Adaptation Of 'The Spaceman Of Bohemia' Being Directed By 'Chernobyl's Johan Renck". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 15, 2021). "Carey Mulligan Boards Adam Sandler Netflix Movie 'Spaceman'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 19, 2021). "Paul Dano & Kunal Nayyar Buckle Up For Netflix Adam Sandler Movie 'Spaceman'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
- Johan Renik Instagram Post One Week Into Filming
- "Adam Sandler's Sci-Fi Movie 'Spaceman' Officially Wraps Up Filming at Netflix". Midgard Times. July 2, 2021. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
- Marshall, Carrie (August 1, 2023). "Netflix delays the release of six movies amid the writers' and actors' strike". TechRadar. Retrieved August 1, 2023.