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| Directed by | Johan Renck |
| Screenplay by | Colby Day |
| Based on | Spaceman of Bohemia by Jaroslav Kalfař |
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| Cinematography | Jakob Ihre |
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| Music by | Max Richter |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 107 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Spaceman is a 2024 American science fiction drama film directed by Johan Renck and written by Colby Day. It is based on the 2017 novel Spaceman of Bohemia by Jaroslav Kalfař. Starring Adam Sandler, Carey Mulligan, Kunal Nayyar, Isabella Rossellini and Paul Dano, it follows an astronaut sent on a mission to the edge of the solar system who encounters a creature that helps him put his earthly problems back together.
Spaceman premiered at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival on February 21, 2024, and received a limited theatrical release on February 23, 2024 before its streaming debut by Netflix on March 1, 2024.
Plot[edit]
An astronaut sent to the edge of the solar system to collect mysterious ancient dust finds his earthly life falling to pieces. He turns to the only voice who can help him try to put it back together, which happens to belong to a creature from the beginning of time lurking in the shadows of his ship.[2]
Cast[edit]
- Adam Sandler as Jakub Procházka
- Carey Mulligan as Lenka, Jakub's pregnant wife
- Paul Dano as the voice of Hanuš, an extraterrestrial spider
- Kunal Nayyar as Peter, a technician
- Isabella Rossellini as Commissioner Tuma, Jakub's commanding officer
- Lena Olin as Zdena
Production[edit]
In October 2020, Netflix announced that the novel Spaceman of Bohemia would be adapted by screenwriter Colby Day into a feature film of the same name directed by Johan Renck and starring Adam Sandler.[3] In April 2021, Carey Mulligan was added to the cast, and the film was retitled Spaceman.[4] On April 19, 2021 it was announced that Paul Dano and Kunal Nayyar joined the cast.[5]
Principal photography began in April 19, 2021, in New York City, and wrapped on July 1, 2021, in the Czech Republic. In the Czech Republic, filming took place in Prague and surrounding areas of the country's Central Bohemian Region.[8]
Max Richter composed the soundtrack. On February 22, 2024, a track Don’t Go Away, a collaboration between Richter and the American band Sparks, which features in the film was released to streaming services.[9]
Release[edit]
Spaceman had its world premiere at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival in the Berlinale Special section on February 20, 2024.[10]
The film was released on March 1, 2024,[11] its originally planned release date in 2023 being delayed due to the impact of the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[12]
