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Brendan Fraser to Lead New Sci-Fi Thriller “Starman”
5/6/2026, 10:51:47 PM
Core Details of “Starman”
Oscar-winning actor Brendan Fraser will star as Tom Adams, a visionary technologist who leads a historic expedition to Mars. The film, titled “Starman,” is based on an original screenplay by Emmy-winning writer-director Josh Wakely. Production is slated to begin in the summer of 2026, with filming locations and a release date not yet disclosed. The narrative follows Adams as an unforeseen crisis forces him into a race against time, driven by both survival and love.
Production Background and Creative Team
“Starman” is being produced by Grace: A Storytelling Company, founded by Josh Wakely, alongside Eddie Vaisman of Sight Unseen. Additional producers include Grace’s Rebecca Graham and Wakely’s Maria Baranova Anton, who will oversee sales at the Marché du Film de Cannes. Executive production duties are handled by David S. Goyer, noted for his work on the “Batman” franchise, as well as Tarek Sherif, Ryan Graves, and Sight Unseen’s Julia Lebedev. Wakely, previously responsible for the Emmy-winning animated series “Beat Bugs” and its follow-up “Motown Magic,” is represented by Brillstein Entertainment Partners and Hansen Jacobson.
Timeline and Upcoming Projects
- Summer 2026: Principal photography for “Starman” commences.
- May 29 2026: Fraser appears as President Dwight D. Eisenhower in “Pressure,” scheduled for theatrical release.
- Late 2026: Fraser joins the ensemble of “Diamond,” directed by Andy Garcia, set to premiere at Cannes.
- October 15 2027: Release of “The Mummy 4,” marking Fraser’s return to the franchise alongside Rachel Weisz.
Project Scope and Industry Context
“Starman” expands Fraser’s filmography, which includes “George of the Jungle,” “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” and the upcoming “The Mummy 4.” The project unites actor Brendan Fraser, writer-director Josh Wakely, and executive producer David S. Goyer, who wrote “Batman Begins” and “Batman v. Superman.” Grace: A Storytelling Company, founded by Wakely, produces the film, and Wakely’s earlier credits include the Emmy-winning animated series “Beat Bugs” and its follow-up “Motown Magic,” which adapted music catalogs from The Beatles and Motown.
Official Statements and Producer Comments
Grace’s production team has confirmed that “Starman” will launch sales at Cannes’ Marché du Film, where exclusive project details will be revealed. Producer Eddie Vaisman, who also produced Fraser’s recent comedy-drama “Rental Family,” affirmed that financing is secured and that the summer shoot will proceed as planned. Executive producer David S. Goyer is listed among the film’s senior production staff, underscoring the project’s creative pedigree.
Criticism & Opposition
No critical commentary or opposition has been reported in the available sources regarding “Starman” or its production.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Current coverage does not provide a definitive release window, distribution partners, or detailed plot points beyond the central Mars mission premise. Additional information is expected to emerge following the Cannes sales launch.
