Adam Sandler Takes on Sci-Fi in ‘Spaceman,’ Watch The Teaser Trailer

A sneak peek of the upcoming Netflix movie ‘Spaceman’ starring Adam Sandler and Carey Mulligan has just been revealed. Directed by Johan Renck of ‘Chernobyl’ fame, the sci-fi film, adapted from Jaroslav Kalfař’s novel, follows astronaut Jakub (Sandler), returning from a six-month solitary mission to the solar system’s edge to win back his wife Lenka (Mulligan). 

Seeking romantic advice from the mysterious alien Hanuš (voiced by Paul Dano), Jakub faces unexpected challenges. Produced by Channing Tatum, Reid Carolin, and others, the movie also features Kunal Nayyar, Lena Olin, and Isabella Rossellini. 

Following Sandler’s successful ‘You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah,’ ‘Spaceman’ is set to premiere on March 1, 2024, marking Sandler’s next venture on Netflix. 

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Mulligan, fresh from her role in the Netflix biopic ‘Maestro,’ will showcase her talent alongside Sandler in this weightier role. The anticipation for Spaceman builds on the heels of Sandler’s recent Netflix animated film, ‘Leo,’ which garnered over 34.6 million views in its first week, praised for its humour, soundtrack, and handling of sensitive subjects.

It seems that ‘Spaceman’ will take a more serious tone compared to Adam Sandler’s previous Netflix films. While his 2022 basketball movie, ‘Hustle,’ had some dramatic elements, Sandler is widely recognized for his dramatic performances in films like the Safdie brothers’ crime thriller ‘Uncut Gems,’ which earned him an Independent Spirit Award, and Paul Thomas Anderson’s classic, ‘Punch Drunk Love.’

Sandler’s recent Netflix animated feature, ‘Leo,’ had the biggest debut ever for a Netflix animated film when it premiered on November 21st. Earlier in the year, he achieved success on the platform with the comedies ‘You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah’ and ‘Murder Mystery 2.’

– Farheen Ali