Prepare for liftoff withScarlett JohanssonandChanning TatuminFly Me to the Moon, a stylish and upbeat comedy-dramaset against the heart-pounding backdrop of NASA’s Apollo 11 moon landing. Kelly Jones (Johansson), an unconventional marketing genius brought in to revamp NASA’s public image, believes she has what it takes to make the moon project more appealing to the public. But fellow NASA employee Cole Davis (Tatum) doesn’t see the point in Kelly’s trivial PR stunts, especially if they’re not actually helping keep the moon program on track. From a late-night meet-cute at a diner to an unexpected office rivalry,Fly Me to the Moonhits all the marks for a skippy rom-com filled with humor and tension.
Fly Me to the Moonofficially premieres in theaters starting July 20, 2025. The film is set to debut alongside the horror-thrillerLonglegsand the romantic dramaTouch. In the meantime, check out the cast and character guide forFly Me to the Moon.
Fly Me to the Moon
In Fly Me to the Moon, an ambitious astronaut embarks on a risky space mission that challenges her personal and professional boundaries. As she navigates unexpected obstacles in the cosmos, she must confront profound questions about ambition, sacrifice, and the enduring human spirit that drives exploration beyond Earth.
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Scarlett Johansson
Kelly Jones
Scarlett Johanssonstars as Kelly Jones, a sharp, quick-witted marketing genius with an out-of-the-box approach who’s earned her reputation as the best in town. NASA trusts her to boost the historic Apollo 11 moon landing’s image. From securing endorsements from high-end brands like Omega to orchestrating media blitzes, Kelly thinks her job is to simply make NASA shine and win the hearts of the public. But when she’s suddenly tasked with staging a fake moon landing as a backup plan, she clashes with Cole. Despite her growing feelings for him, Kelly struggles to balance her belief in the mission with just trying to do her job the best she can.
Johansson’s star power was clear from the get-go as a child, but 2003 was her ultimate breakout year. She swept critics off their feet inSofia Coppola’sLost in Translation, whose themes of loneliness, alienation, and disconnectedness continue to resonate with today’s audiences. In 2010, Johansson joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe withIron Man 2, kicking off an 11-year run as the badass Natasha Romanoff, a.k.a. Black Widow. With her versatile acting chops, which have earned her a Best Actress nomination forMarriage Story, this time around, Johansson isn’t only playing as Kelly Jones - she’s also putting on her producer’s cap. Speaking with Collider’sSteve Weintraub, Johanssonshared a lot about her experiences as a first-time producerand what shocked her the most about the shooting process.
“I would say the most surprising thing for me was how expensive it is to shoot in California. I was like, “Oh, it’s impossible to shoot in California.” That was a big surprise. But we were fortunate enough to shoot this film in Atlanta, which I know very well because we’ve done a lot of films there with Marvel, and it was great. It has a wonderful community. But yeah, that was a big shocker to me, the sticker price of shooting in California.”
Channing Tatum
Cole Davis
Channing Tatum stars as Cole Davis, a NASA employee who bears an enormous burden on his shoulders: keeping the moon program alive and winning the Space Race against the Russians. Unfortunately, public support for the mission hasn’t been favorable at all. When a new marketing whiz waltzes into NASA with plans to catapult the mission, and its astronauts, to superstardom, Cole is anything but thrilled. But as much as he’s not into her ideas, Cole can’t help but be pulled by her charm and smile.
Tatum first wowed audiences in the mid-2000s and instantly became the poster boy for iconic teen flicks. He shot to fame with breakout performances in 2005’sStep Up, andShe’s the Man, before cementing his status with major franchises like theJump Streetfilms, theMagic Miketrilogy, andG.I. Joe. Later on this year,Tatum plays the ultimate baddie in the upcoming thrillerBlink Twice. The actor plays Slater King, a tech billionaire who charms a cocktail waitress at a fundraising gala, only to reveal far more sinister intentions for her on his private island.
Ray Romano
Henry Smalls
Ray Romanoplays Henry Smalls, a Deputy Launch Director at NASA. Romano is a seasoned pro in the entertainment world, having kicked off his career as a stand-up comedian before becoming a household name with the hit CBS sitcomEverybody Loves Raymond. But he’s more than just a sitcom star. Over the years, Romano has showcased his versatility in roles outside his comedy comfort zone, like in the Academy Award-nominatedThe Big Sick, the crime dramaBad EducationwithHugh Jackman, andMartin Scorsese’s star-studdedThe IrishmanwithRobert De NiroandAl Pacino. With a career that spans over three decades, Romano recently took on a new challenge, making his directorial debut with the deeply personalSomewhere in Queens. Despite initial jitters, his first project behind the cameraearned him favorable reviews.
Woody Harrelson
Moe Berkus
Woody Harrelsonplays Moe Berkus. Harrelson first won hearts in 1985 as the lovable, dim-witted bartender Woody Boyd on the hit sitcomCheers., a role that earned him five Emmy nominations and a win for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. With a career spanning everything from the edgyNatural Born Killersto the grippingNo Country for Old Men, Harrelson has proven his versatility time and again. Today’s audiences might know him best as the sharp-tongue Haymitch Abernathy inThe Hunger Gamesor the rugged but sweet Tallahassee in theZombielandmovies. Excitingly, Harrelson isset to return in the eagerly awaited third installmentof theNow You See Mefranchise, reuniting with hisZombielandco-starJesse Eisenbergfor more high-stakes thrills.
Jim Rashplays Lance, a quirky filmmaker brought in to assist Kelly with her ambitious marketing campaign.Best known for his hilarious turn as Dean Peltonon all six seasons of the beloved comedyCommunity, the actor has also popped up in favorites likeCurb Your Enthusiasm,American Crime Story, andBrooklyn Nine-Nine. But he’s not just a funny guy; Rash also snagged an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for co-writingThe Descendants.
Other Cast-Members in ‘Fly Me to the Moon’
Rounding out the official cast lineup forFly Me to the Moonare:
Nick Dillenburg(Orange Is the New Black) as Neil Armstrong
Anna Garcia(Hacks) as Ruby Martin
Noah Robbins(The Trial of the Chicago 7) as Don Harper
Joe Chrest(21 Jump Street) as Senator Vanning
Colin Woodell(The Flight Attendant) as Buzz Aldrin
Christian Zuber(The Morning Show) as Michael Collins
Donald Elise Watkins(Emergency) as Stu Bryce
Colin Jost(Saturday Night Live) as Senator Cook
Christian Clemenson(Apollo 13) as Press Agent Walter
Gene Jones(The Hateful Eight) as Senator Hopp
Stephanie Kurtzuba(The Irishman) as Joelne Vanning
Peter Jacobsen(House) as Chuck Meadows
