Adam Sandler’s Sci-Fi Spaceman trailer is now available on Netflix

The renowned comedian Adam Sandler appears in a character that promises to reveal a new side of him in the sci-fi thriller Spaceman, which Netflix has released a teaser for. The film is directed by Johan Renck, who gained recognition for his work on the critically acclaimed series Chornobyl. It transports viewers to a thought-provoking place in space and the depths of the human mind.

The teaser presents us to actor Adam Sandler’s character, astronaut Jakub, who is about to go on a difficult solo expedition to the farthest regions of the solar system. But when loneliness creeps in during the six-month journey, Jakub begins to doubt the status of his marriage, which is waiting for him back on Earth.

A strange finding—a mystery creature within the spaceship—adds an interesting depth to the story as Jakub struggles with being alone in space. Jakub gains confidence from the enormous spider-like monster, who provides him with insights into how his personal life is falling apart. The movie makes it difficult to distinguish between the real and the fantastical, forcing viewers to speculate as to whether the monster is genuine or just a product of Jakub’s mind existing in space.

Carey Mulligan assumes the part of Lenka, the unhappy wife of Jakub who returns to Earth. Paul Dano provides the voice of Hanuš, the mysterious monster that resembles a spider. Lena Olin, Isabella Rossellini, and Kunal Nayyar are among the other famous cast members.

When Jakub sees Dano’s enormous spider-like creature, he yells, “I’m losing my mind.”

The spider says, “I want to help you with your emotional distress,” in response.

Spaceman is based on Jaroslav Kalfař’s 2017 book Spaceman of Bohemia, which was written in the Czech Republic. With the universe as a background, the movie examines themes of loneliness, reflection, and the frailty of human connections.

The actor’s brilliance and depth beyond his well-known humorous character are highlighted by director Johan Renck, who informed Netflix’s TUDUM of his goal to highlight a distinct aspect of Adam Sandler. Renck acknowledged Sandler’s pain from acting with her body weight suspended and applauded her dedication to the physically challenging part. The filmmaker feels that Sandler’s perseverance in overcoming these obstacles adds to the genuineness of his portrayal.

On February 23, Spaceman will have a brief theatrical run before making its Netflix debut on March 1. Regularly collaborating with Netflix, Sandler has previously made films such as Murder Mystery 2, Leo, and You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah that thrilled moviegoers.

Spaceman, which is produced by a group that also includes Channing Tatum, Peter Kiernan, Reid Carolin, Michael Parets, Lia Buman, Tim Headington, and Max Silva, is expected to be a visually spectacular and profound addition to Netflix’s wide range of programming.