The new movie “Fly Me To The Moon” released its first trailer on a Monday morning. Scarlett Johansson, playing the role of marketing specialist Kelly Jones, is brought in to boost NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing. She shares great chemistry with co-star Channing Tatum, who portrays by-the-book launch director Cole Davis that she finds attractive. Set in 1969, the comedy follows the race to reach the moon with Apollo 11. Directed by Greg Berlanti and produced by Apple Original Films and Sony, the film is set to be released in theaters on July 14. The synopsis hints at a plot twist where Jones is tasked with staging a fake moon landing as a backup when the mission is deemed too important to fail by the President.
On Monday morning, a sneak peek of the upcoming film “Fly Me To The Moon” was released, featuring Hollywood stars Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson.
Johansson is absolutely stunning in her role as marketing expert Kelly Jones, who is enlisted to boost excitement for NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing. The actress has fantastic on-screen chemistry with her co-star Tatum, who portrays launch director Cole Davis.
The pair share a flirty dynamic and undeniable chemistry throughout the scene. Scarlett’s character uses her expertise in publicity to generate buzz for NASA’s groundbreaking Apollo 11 moon landing. She employs various tactics, including assuming fake identities, to garner attention. Meanwhile, she embarks on a romantic relationship with Channing’s character, Davis, adding another layer to their interactions. Jones, on the other hand, reluctantly agrees to participate in staging a fake moon landing as a backup plan, much to his dismay. The cast also includes Jim Rash, Ray Romano, Woody Harrelson, and other talented actors. Originally, Jason Bateman was set to star in the film but had to withdraw from the project. Discussing the inspiration behind the story, Berlanti explained that he aimed to create an entertaining and original movie centered around the conspiracy theory of whether the American government could have possibly faked the iconic Apollo 11 moon landing, a topic that continues to spark intrigue and debate.
Scarlett’s unique expertise in publicity helps generate excitement for NASA’s groundbreaking Apollo 11 moon landing.
The savvy public relations executive has a wealth of strategies at her disposal.
He tells the marketing expert, “I have a wealth of knowledge about the moon compared to what I know about you.”
Scarlett is rocking the late 1960s style with a blue bow tie top that is sure to turn heads.
The competition between the USA and Russia to reach the moon first was intense, leading to a historic moon landing that captured the world’s attention. On July 20, 1969, millions of viewers tuned in to watch U.S. astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin ‘Buzz’ Aldrin make history by stepping foot on the lunar surface.
Recently, Johansson starred in Wes Anderson’s film Asteroid City, but she is best known for her role as Marvel’s Black Widow, which she most recently reprised in Disney’s self-titled 2021 movie. On the other hand, Tatum was last seen in Magic Mike’s Last Dance, following his appearances in the 2022 films Dog and The Lost City. He is also set to star in Zoë Kravitz’s thriller Blink Twice, which is scheduled for release this summer. Additionally, the two actors are engaged to each other.
“Fly Me to the Moon,” an Apple Original Film, will premiere in theaters in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment on July 12 before becoming available for streaming on Apple TV+.