Fly Me to the Moon: Full list of cast

A still from Fly Me to the Moon (Image via Colombia)

Fly Me to the Moon is all set for its theatrical premiere, bringing forth an offbeat story of the famous space race, but with a romantic twist. Starring Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson in the leading roles, the movie will follow the Apollo 11 landing and the budding relationship between Kelly Jones (Johansson) and launch director Cole Davis (Tatum).

The official synopsis from Apple TV+ reads:

"Starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, “Fly Me to the Moon” is a sharp, stylish comedy-drama set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones, brought in to fix NASA’s public image, wreaks havoc on launch director Cole Davis’ already difficult task. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, Jones is directed to stage a fake moon landing as backup, and the countdown truly begins."

Apart from the two star actors, Fly Me to the Moon features a variety of talented actors, set to that make this movie a memorable one.

Here is a full list of the cast for Fly Me to the Moon.

Fly Me to the Moon stars prolific names like Woody Harrelson and Ray Romano besides Tatum and Johansson

1) Scarlett Johansson as Kelly Jones

The glamorous and talented Scarlett Johansson takes on the role of Kelly Jones in the movie, a marketing expert who steps in to improve the image of the mission to the world. The sparks that fly between her and director Cole Davis, will be the primary focus of Fly Me to the Moon.

Johansson needs no introduction, having been part of several widely acclaimed films, starting from Oscar-nominated gems like Marriage Story to billion-dollar franchises like Marvel's Avengers movies. She was also the highest-paid actress in Hollywood in 2018 and 2019.

2) Channing Tatum as Cole Davis

Starring opposite Scarlett Johansson is Channing Tatum as Cole Davis, the launch director of the Apollo mission.

Channing Tatum has climbed to fame in Hollywood very quickly and has clung to it. Originally starring in more comedic roles, Tatum gained widespread attention with movies like She's the Man (2006) and 21 Jump Street (2012), which made him a worldwide name. He went on to star in more acclaimed movies after this, including The Hateful Eight (2015), Hail, Caesar! (2016), and Logan Lucky (2017).

3) Woody Harrelson as Moe Berkus

The very talented Woody Harrelson plays the role of a secret government agent in Fly Me to the Moon, who harbors extreme hatred for communists.

The 62-year-old actor has an impressive resume of work, and has won a Primetime Emmy Award, besides being nominated for three Academy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards. Some of his filmography includes Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017), The Thin Red Line (1998), Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), No Country for Old Men (2007), and Zombieland (2009).

4) Ray Romano as Henry Smalls

Not much is known about the character that Ray Romano plays in Fly Me to the Moon, but with the actor's history, it is sure to be something special!

Best known for his role in Everybody Loves Raymond, the actor and stand-up comedian is widely known for his comic timing and voiceover roles. His works include Ice Age (2002), The Big Sick (2017), and The Irishman (2019).

Other cast members of Fly Me to the Moon

The other cast members of the Greg Berlanti directorial include:

Jim Rash as Lance Vespertine
Anna Garcia as Ruby Martin
Donald Elise Watkins as Stu Bryce
Christian Clemenson as Walter
Noah Robbins as Don Harper
Colin Woodell as Buzz Aldrin
Nick Dillenburg as Neil Armstrong
Christian Zuber as Michael Collins
Joe Chrest as Senator Vanning
Stephanie Kurtzuba as Jolene
Njema Williams as Wolfie's Joe
Colin Jost as Senator Cook

Catch Fly Me to the Moon in your nearest theatres.

Edited by Udisha