10 Most Anticipated Sci-Fi Movies Still To Come In 2023
6. Spaceman
Adam Sandler's comedies have always been a mixed bag (and that's being overly generous), but the Happy Gilmore star rarely makes a misstep with his dramatic roles. With the positive reception Sandler received for Uncut Gems and Hustle, it's reassuring to see him pursuing another serious feature, Spaceman, which is based on the 2017 novel, Spaceman of Bohemia.
This Netflix adaptation follows a Czech orphan called Jakub (Sandler) who dreams of becoming an astronaut. As he prepares for the first manned mission to Venus, Jakub hopes to make a name for himself and atone for his father's sins. When Jakub discovers an alien in space, his mission becomes more complicated than he could ever imagine.
With Sandler working alongside Carey Mulligan, Paul Dano, and Kunal Nayyar, this sci-fi drama looks promising. But what should really get movie-lovers psyched is the fact Spaceman is helmed by Johan Renck, the director of the mini-series, Chernobyl. (He also directed several episodes of Breaking Bad.) If Renck and his crew bring their A-game, Spaceman could be something truly special.
Spaceman will be released sometime on Netflix in 2023.