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Adam Sandler Gets Serious In “Spaceman”: What We Know

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Adam Sandler gained primary recognition for his roles in silly family comedies like The Waterboy, Grown Ups, and his recent Netflix animated film, Leo. However, despite his inclination towards hilarious antics, the actor has occasionally showcased his dramatic skills. This is particularly evident in complex art films such as Punch-Drunk Love, Reign Over Me, and the critically acclaimed Uncut Gems. The next upcoming outing from Adam Sandler, Spaceman, looks to be another example of the latter. Sandler brings an emotionally layered performance in a tear-jerking story with serious themes and tones.

The Film Is An Adaptation Of A Novel

Adam Sandler’s Spaceman will adapt the story of Jaroslav Kalfař’s 2017 novel Spaceman of Bohemia. Colby Day wrote the screenplay for the film, and Johan Renck will direct. Renck has gained recognition for directing multiple episodes of hit television series such as Breaking Bad and overseeing directing duties on the entire limited series Chernobyl.

Spaceman tells the story of an eponymous astronaut who encounters a mysterious creature from the beginning of time while on a mission to collect samples at the edge of his solar system. The creature, which is capable of speech and advanced thought, acts as something of a friend to the Spaceman, supporting him as he struggles with a number of problems back on Earth.

Adam Sandler’s character grapples with a major issue as his prolonged trip jeopardizes the state of his marriage. Per the trailer, the creature will help Sandler regain and maintain a healthy relationship with his wife in a touching partnership. The film features performances from The Batman‘s Paul Dano as the space creature, which resembles an enormous, terrifying black spider, and Carey Mulligan, who portrays the Spaceman’s pregnant wife back on Earth’s soil.

The Film Will Premiere At A Festival Before Hitting Netflix

Adam Sandler’s Spaceman will premiere on Netflix on March 1, though international viewers may have a chance to see it even sooner. Next month, the movie is gearing up to captivate audiences at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, where it has secured a coveted spot in the Berlinale Special line-up.

The initial filming of Spaceman took place in various locations, including New York and Prague, throughout the entirety of 2021. Originally scheduled for a 2023 release, the film faced setbacks due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes spanning from May to November 2023, consequently pushing back the final release date.

The film seems to be one of several dramatic outings planned for Adam Sandler in the coming years, as the beloved actor also has a Safdie brothers collaboration in his future. Sandler previously collaborated with the filmmaking duo for the 2019 hit film Uncut Gems, which generated a great deal of Oscar buzz. With any luck, Spaceman could be Sandler’s next shot at an Academy Award.

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Monster Florence Prepares For Their “Master System” Album With “Spaceman” Single

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For those of you specifically looking to check out something a little bit different this weekend, we’ve got a new single from Monster Florence. The alt hip-hop group hails from the UK. They’re chiefly known for tracks like “Deck Of Cards,” “26 Ghosts,” and “Borstal.”

Their latest arrival, though, is “Spaceman.” It’s due to appear on their upcoming album and finds the artists showing out across the vibrant new offering.

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“‘Spaceman’ tells very personal stories of our childhoods, a journey of trying to escape the realities of what we were faced with. A common story for many and something we hope resonates with people and their own version of those memories,” a press release explains of the group’s latest effort.

Previously, Master Florence shared “Relax,” which will also appear on next month’s Master System album. Its official release is due for February 10.

Speaking on that, the exciting effort, the group has said, “The quick rise of the digital age has opened a sort of Pandora’s box. Some innovations are designed to connect and enhance our lives, and others are a mockery of life itself. We hang digital art on digital walls to impress digital friends, and meanwhile the world burns.”

Additionally, they add, “‘Master System’ delves into the future effects of technology on the world by reaching to the past. Movies like ‘Blade Runner’ and ‘Total Recall’ were big inspirations. They imagined a retrofitted vision of the future; one where high-tech flying cars operate over a decayed industrial landscape.”

Stream Monster Florence’s “Spaceman” on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, tell us your thoughts on the new single in the comments.

Quotable Lyrics:

Flyin’ out of space but I’m runnin’ out of time
Devil in the crosshairs, got him outside
Runnin’ down, 20 rounds straight
‘Til you run it out

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Nick Jonas Desperately Attempts To Return Home In His Unearthly ‘Spaceman’ Video

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Nearly five years ago, Nick Jonas unleashed his third album, Last Year Was Complicated. It debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard album charts and spawned one of his most successful tracks, “Close” with Tove Lo, which peaked at No. 14 on the singles chart and served as the third top-20 hit of his career. Despite the success, Nick would take a break from his solo career and spend the next few years a coach on The Voice and making a Jonas Brothers comeback with his siblings Kevin and Joe. Now, Nick is back, and on Friday he’ll release his fourth album, Spaceman.

Its arrival is preceded by a new video for the album’s title track. For it, the singer finds himself on a foreign planet as he desperately attempts to return home. Nick runs across the unfamiliar terrain while passionately singing the lyrics from “Spaceman:” “I’m tryna get home, I’m a spaceman.” The visual also features an appearance from his wife, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, in the form of a hologram.

The visual arrives after Nick hosted and performed on a recent episode of Saturday Night Live where he sang “Spaceman” and debuted his “This Is Heaven” single.

You can watch the video above.

Spaceman is out 03/12 via Island. Pre-order it here.

Nick Jonas Gave Debut Performances Of ‘Spaceman’ And ‘This Is Heaven’ On ‘Saturday Night Live’

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It’s been nearly five years since the pop world received an album from Nick Jonas. His last effort was 2016’s Last Year Was Complicated and since then, the singer has been fairly busy thanks to his role as a coach on The Voice and the reunion of Jonas Brothers with siblings Joe and Kevin. Now, Nick is getting back to his solo career, a return that began with the release of “Spaceman” this past Friday. Just days later, he brought his talents back to the Saturday Night Live stage to perform the single for the first time and to debut a new track as well.

Serving as host and musical guest for the SNL episode, Nick began the night by performing “Spaceman.” He performed the track while rocking a thin astronaut-like jumpsuit, ideal for the out-of-this-world feeling he details on the song. Later in the show, he returned to debut a brand new single, “This Is Heaven.” This track is much livelier than the aforementioned single and found Nick getting lost in the groove of the uplifting song to end the night

Both songs will appear on his upcoming album, Spaceman, which is set for a release on March 12. During a recent interview on Zane Lowe’s Apple Music show, Nick spoke about the meaning behind the album’s title. “The key for me was trying to find a way to give this idea a persona, give it a name,” he said in regards to his 2016 album, Last Year Was Complicated. “So ‘Spaceman’ kind of came into my mind as I was thinking, ‘What’s the one thing that all of us have felt during this time? Completely disconnected from the world.’ We’ve gotten so accustomed to looking at a screen instead of human interaction and I think the thing that keeps us all encouraged and hopeful is the idea of knowing that there will be a tomorrow when this is our reality.”

You can watch the performances above.

Spaceman is out 3/12 via Island. Pre-order it here.