Screenwriter F. Scott Frazier (XXX: Return of Xander Cage, Double Blind) has boarded AfterShock Media and Esmail Corp’s movie adaptation of Astronaut Down for Netflix.
The sci-fi thriller Astronaut Down, published by AfterShock Comics, was created by James Patrick (Kaiju Score, Monsters of Jimmy Crumb), with illustrations by Rubine (The Expanse, Look Into My Eyes). It tells the story of an astronaut who is selected to be launched into alternate realities on a desperate mission to save Earth.
Frazier will write the film. Sam Esmail and Chad Hamilton serve as producers for Esmail Corp, with Nick Krishnamurthy executive producing. Jon Kramer and Lee Kramer are producing for AfterShock Media, with Max Zupanovic and David Sigurani serving as co-producers. Patrick has signed on as a consultant. Jon Silk and Blake Avery are overseeing the project for Netflix.
Source: WORLDSCREEN
