Fly Me to the Moon' starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum has been released. The romantic-comedy, directed by Greg Berlanti, is set against the backdrop of the Apollo 11 moon launch in 1968.
Storyline
'Fly Me to the Moon' centers on Kelly Jones, a marketing expert hired to boost NASA's image during the Apollo 11 mission. She is tasked with staging a fake moon landing as a backup plan, leading to complications with launch director Cole Davis.
Cast and Crew
The film stars Scarlett Johansson as Kelly Jones and Channing Tatum as Cole Davis. Other cast members include Jim Rash, Ray Romano and Woody Harrelson. Greg Berlanti directs from a script by Rose Gilroy, with Johansson also serving as a producer.
Production, Release Date 'Fly Me to the Moon' was previously titled 'Project Artemis' and had a budget exceeding $100 million. Greg Berlanti replaced Jason Bateman as director, while Channing Tatum replaced Chris Evans in the lead role. The film is set for release on July 14, with Sony handling distribution.
Director
Greg Berlanti is known for his work as a television producer on shows like 'Arrow' and 'Riverdale.' 'Fly Me to the Moon' marks his return to directing feature films since 'Love, Simon' in 2018.
Trailer
Here is the trailer:
What is the premise of 'Fly Me to the Moon'?
'Fly Me to the Moon' follows Kelly Jones (Scarlett Johansson), a marketing expert tasked with improving NASA's image, who must stage a fake moon landing as a backup