The Right Stuff (TV series)

The Right Stuff is an upcoming American drama television series, based on the 1979 book of the same name by Tom Wolfe, that is set to premiere in 2020 on Disney+.[1]

The Right Stuff
GenreDrama
Based onThe Right Stuff
by Tom Wolfe
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original language(s)English
Production
Executive producer(s)
Production company(s)
Distributor
Release
Original networkDisney+

Premise

The Right Stuff takes a "gritty, anti-nostalgic look at what would become America's first reality show as the obsessive original Mercury Seven astronauts and their families become instant celebrities in a competition that will either kill them or make them immortal. The one-hour drama will follow the protagonists from the Mojave Desert to the edges of space, with future seasons carrying through to humankind’s greatest achievement: the moon landing."[2]

Cast and characters

Episodes

The episodes of the series include:[lower-alpha 1]

  • "Amaryllis", teleplay by: Mark Lafferty & Vinnie Wilhelm
  • "Goodies", teleplay by: Lizzie Mickery
  • "Ham", teleplay by: Ameni Rozsa
  • "Sierra Hotel", teleplay by: Mark Lafferty & Will Staples
  • "Single Combat Warrior", teleplay by: Howard Korder
  • "Spacecraft", teleplay by: Vinnie Wilhelm
  • "The Kona Kai Science", teleplay by: Mark Lafferty
  • "Ziggurat", teleplay by: Vinnie Wilhelm & Danielle Roderick

Production

On July 25, 2017, it was announced that National Geographic was partnering with Appian Way Productions and Warner Horizon Television to option the screen rights to Tom Wolfe's 1979 novel The Right Stuff. The series was set to be written by Will Staples who was also expected to executive produce alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson.[5]

On February 10, 2019, it was announced during the Television Critics Association's annual winter press tour that National Geographic had given the production a series order. David Nutter was expected to direct the premiere episode. Additional executive producers were set to include Mark Lafferty and Lizzie Mickery with Lafferty also serving as showrunner.[2]

Casting

On May 31, 2019, Patrick J. Adams had been cast in the series lead role of John Glenn.[6] On June 14, 2019, Jake McDorman[7] and Colin O'Donoghue[8] were cast as Alan Shepard and Gordon Cooper, respectively. On June 21, 2019, Eric Ladin, Patrick Fischler, Nora Zehetner, Eloise Mumford, Shannon Lucio, and Josh Cooke joined the cast.[9] On August 19, 2019, Danny Strong was cast as NASA Spokesman John A. "Shorty" Powers.[10] On November 29, 2019, Mamie Gummer was cast as "Mercury 13" astronaut hopeful, Jerrie Cobb.[11]

Release

On May 5, 2020, the series was moved to Disney+ and scheduled for release in late 2020.[12]

Notes
  1. Episodes are currently ordered as they appear on the Writers Guild of America West website.[4]
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References
  1. "National Geographic Taps Patrick J. Adams as Maj. John Glenn in Global Scripted Series "The Right Stuff," Based on Tom Wolfe's Best-Seller". The Futon Critic. May 31, 2019.
  2. White, Peter (February 10, 2019). "Nat Geo Hands Series Order To Adaptation Of Tom Wolfe's 'The Right Stuff' From Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
  3. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11039114/reference
  4. "The Right Stuff". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  5. Andreeva, Nellie (July 25, 2017). "Nat Geo Teams With Leonardo DiCaprio To Adapt 'The Right Stuff' As Scripted Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
  6. Andreeva, Nellie (2019-05-31). "Patrick J. Adams To Star As John Glenn In Nat Geo Astronaut Drama Series 'The Right Stuff'". Deadline. Retrieved 2019-05-31.
  7. lannucci, Rebecca (June 14, 2019). "The Right Stuff: Jake McDorman, GoT Alum Board Nat Geo's NASA Series". TVLine. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
  8. Petski, Denise (2019-07-12). "'The Right Stuff': Colin O'Donoghue To Star In Nat Geo Series In Recasting". Deadline. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
  9. Andreeva, Nellie (2019-06-21). "'The Right Stuff': Eric Ladin, Patrick Fischler, Nora Zehetner, Eloise Mumford, Shannon Lucio & Josh Cooke Cast In Nat Geo Series". Deadline. Retrieved 2019-06-21.
  10. Porter, Rick (2019-08-19). "Danny Strong Joins Nat Geo's 'Right Stuff' Series (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2019-08-19.
  11. Maas, Jennifer (November 29, 2019). "Mamie Gummer Joins Leonardo DiCaprio's Nat Geo Series 'The Right Stuff' (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
  12. "'The Right Stuff': Nat Geo's Mercury 7 Drama Series Moves To Disney+ For Fall Premiere – Deadline". Deadline – Hollywood Entertainment Breaking News. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
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