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Apple TV's upcoming movie Fly Me to the Moon is all set to make its debut on July 12, 2024. The film, directed by Greg Berlanti and starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, will explore the conspiracy theory about NASA's first moon landing.
Sony Pictures Entertainment released the first trailer for the movie on March 8, and it raises major questions like whether NASA really hired a marketing team for Apollo 11 and if they faked the moon landing. The movie centers around the marketing specialist, Kelly Jones, whom NASA hires to help get the American public's support for the mission of landing humans on the moon.
Is the movie based on a true story?
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Fly Me to the Moon is not entirely based on a true story, but it draws heavily from historical events. There is no official evidence that NASA planned or staged a fake moon landing, and the organization vehemently denies theories that claim the moon landing was fake.
However, some parts of the movie are based on facts, which are then spun into a lighthearted, entertaining story for audiences. For example, it is true that NASA hired PR specialists to boost support for the space mission because Americans were not convinced about the Apollo 11 mission. With the Civil Rights Movement coming to a close and poverty affecting one-fifth of the population, many Americans considered the lunar missions frivolous.
The U.S. was also engaged in a decades-long Cold War with the Soviet Union at that point, and leaders believed beating the Soviet Union to the moon was empirical. In such a situation, it was important to get public support for the launch, and NASA hired PR experts, like Johansson’s character, to market the mission.
What is Fly Me to the Moon about?
The Apple TV romantic comedy film revolves around the Apollo 11 moon landing and the controversies surrounding it. It follows marketing specialist Kelly Jones, who is hired to improve NASA's public image but who instead ends up wrecking havoc for Cole Davis, who is the launch director. In these circumstances, the White House instructs Jones to stage a fake moon landing in case things go south, and this leads to further complications.
The official plot synopsis for Fly Me to the Moon 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 (Johansson), brought in to fix NASA’s public image, wreaks havoc on launch director Cole Davis’ (Tatum) 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."
Watch the trailer of the movie here.
Fly Me to the Moon cast
The Apple TV comedy stars Scarlett Johansson in the lead role as Kelly Jones, the marketing specialist hired by NASA. She is hired by Cole Davis, the launch director, played by Channing Tatum. Others on the cast list include:
- Jim Rash as Lance Vespertine
- Anna Garcia
- Donald Elise Watkins
- Noah Robbins
- Colin Woodell
- Christian Zuber
- Nick Dillenburg
- Ray Romano as Henry Smalls
- Woody Harrelson as Moe Berkus
- Joe Chrest as Senator Vanning
- Art Newkirk as General Alexei Leonov
- Ashley Kings as Patricia Collins
- Jonathan Orea Lopez as Beach Spectator
- Eva Pilar as Secretary
- Chad Crowe
- Will Jacobs
- Melissa Litow
- Lauren Revard
- Jesse Mueller
How to watch Fly Me to the Moon?
Fly Me to the Moon was originally envisioned by Apple as an exclusive title for its streaming service. However, after the studio saw Fly Me To The Moon's test screening scores soar, it was decided that the movie would initially be released in theaters. Due to Apple's partnership with Sony to handle distribution, the movie will be released in theaters on July 12, 2024.
As of now, no release date for the streaming platform has been confirmed. However, if other Apple TV titles are anything to go by, the movie will be released approximately 100 days after its theater debut. This means Fly Me to the Moon could be on Apple TV+ by October 2024.
Watch this space for more updates on Fly Me to the Moon.
