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Arnett Joins Stewart in Challenger Disaster Series
2 Jun
Summary
- Will Arnett stars opposite Kristen Stewart in Amazon series.
- Series explores Challenger disaster and Sally Ride's journey.
- Arnett plays influential NASA official George Abbey.
Will Arnett has been cast to star with Kristen Stewart in an Amazon Prime Video limited series focusing on NASA astronaut Sally Ride and the Challenger shuttle disaster. Kristen Stewart is already attached to play Ride in the series, which is inspired by Meredith E. Bagby's book "The New Guys."
The show is titled "The Challenger" and promises a gripping narrative of a defining moment in space history. It will delve into the events preceding the tragedy and the subsequent investigation conducted by the 1986 Rogers Commission. The series will also follow Sally Ride's personal journey, from her astronaut training to becoming the first American woman in space.
Arnett will portray George Abbey, described as an influential NASA official instrumental in shaping the modern astronaut corps. The series is being created by Maggie Cohn, who will also serve as executive producer and showrunner. Production will involve various executive producers from Big Swing Productions, Nevermind, and Amblin Television, with James Hawes directing and executive producing.
