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55 Years After the Moon Landing: Was the Footage Real or Fake? "Fly Me to the Moon" Set for Release

In an era dominated by remakes and sequels of blockbuster films, Hollywood announces the release of "FLY ME TO THE MOON" (original title), a film born from the rumors surrounding humanity's first moon landing. This completely original screenplay is set to be released under the Japanese title "Fly Me to the Moon" on July 19th, distributed by Sony Pictures.


Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum star in a film questioning the reality of the moon landing footage. "Fly Me to the Moon" premieres on July 19.

Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum star in a film questioning the reality of the moon landing footage. "Fly Me to the Moon" premieres on July 19.


The trailer for this film was unveiled on the 8th, local time, coinciding with the first total solar eclipse visible in North America in seven years—a celestial event where the sun, moon, and Earth align perfectly, causing the sun to be completely obscured by the moon. Interestingly, the film’s release date follows the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

Set in 1969, the United States was eight years into the Apollo project, a national space project declared by President Kennedy aimed at achieving humanity's first moon landing. Amid the space race with the Soviet Union, NASA was facing setbacks, leading to dwindling public interest and a ballooning budget. In a desperate move to salvage the situation, a government official serving under President Nixon, Mo (Woody Harrelson), hires PR marketing professional Kelly (Scarlett Johansson) to work for NASA.

Determined to make the Apollo 11 astronauts "more famous than The Beatles," Kelly embarks on a dubious image campaign, employing actors who resemble the NASA staff involved in the moon landing to appear on television and in the media.

Channing Tatum plays the role of Cole, NASA's honest and earnest launch director who clashes with Kelly’s methods. However, Kelly, relentless in her pursuit, even hires a stand-in for Cole. Her ambitious PR strategy captivates global attention, culminating in a shocking mission revealed by Mo: to film a fake moon landing footage. Faced with the threat of being eliminated by the government if she refuses, Kelly embarks on this top-secret project, hiring actors and a film director to shoot in a fabricated moonscape within the Kennedy Space Center.

As the real Apollo 11 launch approaches and the world watches, Kelly's deceitful maneuvers put her at odds with Cole, who staunchly believes in the mission's success. Amid escalating troubles and accidents, the countdown to the moon landing begins. What the world witnesses on live television—real or fake—leaves an indelible mark.

Scarlett Johansson delivers a captivating performance as Kelly, seamlessly deceiving NASA and people worldwide with her beauty and cunning. She has also joined the film as a producer. Channing Tatum, known for his versatility in action, romance, and comedy roles, opposes her as the principled Cole. Their first on-screen collaboration is complemented by Woody Harrelson's portrayal of Mo, a seemingly serious character who adds a unique and endearing twist to the film. Directed by Greg Berlanti, known for "Free Guy," the film promises a blend of suspense, humor, and drama.



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