Fly Me To The Moon: Check out new trailer, plot, cast and release date

The upcoming comedy movie "Fly Me To The Moon", which is directed by Greg Berlanti and stars Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, explores the conspiracy theory about NASA's moon landing.

New Trailer
The new trailer for "Fly Me To The Moon" introduces launch director Cole Davis (Channing Tatum) and marketing expert Kelly Jones (Scarlett Johansson). They must save the day if the moon landing fails. The trailer highlights humor and strong performances, suggesting a fun experience for viewers.



Plot
"Fly Me To The Moon" revolves around the Apollo 11 moon landing. Kelly Jones is brought in to improve NASA's public image but creates chaos for Cole Davis. The White House instructs Jones to stage a fake moon landing as a backup, adding to the complications.

Inspiration and Story Development
Director Greg Berlanti revealed that the film explores the idea of the American government faking the Apollo 11 moon landing. Berlanti aimed to create an entertaining and thought-provoking movie about this conspiracy theory, which remains a popular topic.

Cast
The film features a talented ensemble cast, including Nick Dillenburg, Anna Garcia, Jim Rash, Noah Robbins, Colin Woodell, Christian Zuber, Donald Elise Watkins, Ray Romano, and Woody Harrelson. Berlanti directs from a screenplay by Rose Gilroy, with a story by Keenan Flynn and Bill Kirstein.

Release Date
"Fly Me To The Moon" is set to release in theaters on July 12. The film, initially known as "Project Artemis," was acquired by Apple in a $100 million deal.

Casting and Production Challenges
Chris Evans was originally cast for Tatum’s role, while Johansson has been attached since the project's start. Jason Bateman was set to direct but left due to creative differences. This change affected the shooting schedule, causing Evans to leave the project.

Producer
Scarlett Johansson produces under her These Pictures banner, with Jonathan Lia, Keenan Flynn, and Sarah Schechter producing alongside her. Robert Dohrmann serves as executive producer.

FAQs:

What is 'Fly Me To The Moon' about?
"Fly Me To The Moon" is a comedy about NASA's moon landing, involving a fake landing plan if the real mission fails.

Who stars in 'Fly Me To The Moon'?
The film stars Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, with a supporting cast including Ray Romano and Woody Harrelson.