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Vertical Acquires Rights to Sci-Fi Thriller 'The Astronaut'

9/16/2025

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Vertical acquired U.S. rights to Jess Varley’s sci-fi thriller, The Astronaut, set to premiere at the 2025 South by Southwest Film Festival.
The film features Kate Mara, Laurence Fishburne, Gabriel Luna, Ivana Milicevic, and Macy Gray, with a fall release planned.
The story follows astronaut Sam Walker as she navigates unsettling events during her rehabilitation after returning from space.
Varley, in her directorial debut, expressed gratitude for her team's support.
The crew includes cinematographer Dave Garbett and production designer Alan Gilmore.

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Vertical acquired U.S. rights to Jess Varley’s sci-fi thriller, The Astronaut, set to premiere at the 2025 South by Southwest Film Festival.
The film features Kate Mara, Laurence Fishburne, Gabriel Luna, Ivana Milicevic, and Macy Gray, with a fall release planned.
The story follows astronaut Sam Walker as she navigates unsettling events during her rehabilitation after returning from space.
Varley, in her directorial debut, expressed gratitude for her team's support.
The crew includes cinematographer Dave Garbett and production designer Alan Gilmore.