The initial preview for the upcoming film Fly Me To The Moon was revealed on Monday morning, showcasing Scarlett Johansson in the role of marketing specialist Kelly Jones. In the movie, Jones is brought in to boost excitement for NASA’s Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969, where she develops a strong connection with her by-the-book co-star, launch director Cole Davis, played by Channing Tatum.
The comedy, directed by Greg Berlanti and produced by Apple Original Films and Sony, follows the competitive race to reach the moon with Apollo 11. The film is set to hit theaters on July 14, with a plot twist where Jones is instructed by the President to stage a fake moon landing as a backup plan, setting the stage for a thrilling countdown to the mission.
On Monday morning, a brand new trailer for the upcoming movie “Fly Me To The Moon” was released featuring the stellar duo of Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson.
In the role of marketing expert Kelly Jones, Johansson absolutely shines as she joins the team at NASA to enhance the significance of the iconic Apollo 11 moon landing. Her on-screen chemistry with Tatum, who portrays launch director Cole Davis, is truly captivating.
The pair shares a flirtatious dynamic and undeniable chemistry in the video. Scarlett’s character uses her expertise in public relations to create buzz for NASA’s momentous Apollo 11 moon landing. Known for her cunning tactics, she even resorts to creating fake identities to achieve her goals. Sparks fly as she embarks on a romantic relationship with Channing’s character, Davis, with their playful banter and undeniable connection evident throughout the scene.
Jones, on the other hand, finds himself reluctantly involved in a plan to stage a fake moon landing as a backup plan, much to his disapproval. As the countdown to the mission begins, tensions rise, with Jones sarcastically remarking to the marketing whiz, “I know more about the moon than I do about you.”
The star-studded cast includes Jim Rash, Ray Romano, Woody Harrelson, and others, with Jason Bateman initially set to star before dropping out. Director Berlanti shared that the movie’s premise was inspired by the enduring conspiracy theories surrounding the Apollo 11 moon landing, aiming to create an engaging and original film centered around this iconic event.
Scarlett utilizes her expertise in public relations to generate buzz for NASA’s groundbreaking achievement with the Apollo 11 mission to the moon.
The public relations executive is full of clever tactics and strategies.
“He shared with the marketing expert that he has a much better understanding of the moon than he does of the person in front of him.”
Scarlett looks fabulous in the trendy fashions of the late 1960s, as she poses in a stylish blue top with a bow tie.
The United States had a race against the Russians to reach the moon first, as detailed in history. The iconic moon landing on July 20, 1969, mesmerized the global audience as millions tuned in to witness American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin ‘Buzz’ Aldrin take the monumental step of walking on the lunar surface.
Scarlett Johansson recently starred in Wes Anderson’s film “Asteroid City” and is widely recognized for her portrayal of Marvel’s Black Widow, which she reprised in Disney’s 2021 movie of the same name. Meanwhile, Channing Tatum’s most recent projects include “Magic Mike’s Last Dance,” “Dog,” and “The Lost City,” with an upcoming role in Zoë Kravitz’s thriller “Blink Twice,” scheduled for release this summer. The engaged couple is set to star in the Apple Original Film “Fly Me to the Moon,” hitting theaters through a partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment on July 12 before streaming on Apple TV+.
