Netflix offers first look at new comedy Space Force

Wednesday 8 April 2020 by Charlotte Whyatt  News

Netflix has given viewers a glimpse of its upcoming comedy series Space Force by releasing a handful of first-look photos. 

The show follows celebrated US air force pilot Mark R. Naird (Steve Carell) whose appointed to lead a brand new branch of the Armed Forces known as Space Force.

“He and a colorful team of scientists and “Spacemen” are tasked by the White House with getting American boots on the moon (again) in a hurry and achieving total space dominance” reads the official plot synopsis. 

It was recently announced that Friends alum Lisa Kudrow will be joining the cast as Naird’s wife Maggie alongside Noah Emmerich, John Malkovich, Ben Schwartz and Jessica St. Clair. 

Space Force was created by Carell and Greg Daniels, one of the brains behind other acclaimed workplace comedies Parks and Recreation and the American version of The Office.

Reportedly, the show was inspired by President Donald Trump’s real-life Space Force which was officially set up in December last year. 

Space Force will debut in the US on May 29th on Netflix but a UK release date is not yet known.

Source: TVLine