A new sci-fi horror/thriller, The Astronaut, from A Quiet Place and The Purge producer and Platinum Dunes co-owner Brad Fuller is in the works, and Deadline reports that Emma Roberts (Space Cadent, Madame Web) and Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix, Event Horizon) have signed on to star.
The movie focuses on an astronaut named Sam Walker (Roberts) who "is found miraculously alive in a punctured capsule floating deep off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. General William Harris (Fishburne) arranges for her to be placed under intense NASA surveillance in a high security house for rehabilitation and medical testing. When disturbing occurrences begin happening around the property, Walker fears something extraterrestrial has followed her back to Earth."
Sounds like an interesting, if not terribly original premise.
Jess Varley (Phobias) will make her solo writing and directorial debut on the project, which also has Eric B. Fleischman (Sleight) and Cameron Fuller (The Girl in the Woods) on board as producers.
“I was inspired by Jess’ vision and handle on the material and I’m thrilled to be working with her,” said Fuller. “This story is very close to my heart and I’m profoundly grateful it’s resonated with such an immensely accomplished team of creatives. I couldn’t be more excited for audiences to fasten their seatbelts and go on this thrilling ride with us!”
“We are delighted to be working with such talented actors as Emma Roberts and Laurence Fishburne," added Varley. "They are phenomenal performers and a huge draw for international audiences and buyers alike.”
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