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Netflix: Spaceman with Adam Sandler and Carey Mulligan ranked Top 2 in the US

Adam Sandler has returned to the screen and to Netflix with a new drama: Spaceman. Science fiction, chaos, and emotion characterize this space adventure, which is now number 2 in the United States. Here, check out the details.

Adam Sandler in Spaceman.
© IMDbAdam Sandler in Spaceman.

Despite Adam Sandler (Murder Mystery and Big Daddy) becoming one of the kings of comedy, this week he has returned to Netflix with Spaceman, where he showcases his talent for dramatic films and deep emotions.

The comedian, director and producer was not the only one to star in the movie; he was accompanied by Carey Mulligan in the role of Lenka, Paul Dano giving voice to Hanus and Kunal Nayyar as Peter, among others.

Johan Renck (Chernobyl and Breaking Bad) directed the film, while Colby Day adapted the screenplay, which is based on the science fiction novel “Spaceman of Bohemia”, written by Jaroslav Kalfar in 2017.

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Spaceman is the new No. 2 movie on Netflix US

Spaceman is Netflix‘s new movie that has not only become the second most-watched in the United States but also seems to be heading towards dominating the Top 10 in a very short time, especially considering how it has been accumulating viewers.

Adam Sandler and Carey Mulligan in Spaceman. (Source: IMDb)

Adam Sandler and Carey Mulligan in Spaceman. (Source: IMDb)

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According to Flix Patrol, Adam Sandler‘s drama has managed to surpass other popular titles on the platform, such as Tyler Perry’s Mea Culpa and Code 8 with Stephen Amell and Robbie Amell.

The story follows Jakub Procházka, an orphan raised in the countryside by his grandparents, who overcomes all adversities and becomes the country’s first astronaut. The comedian brings the main character to life, while Paul Dano voices a mysterious creature named Hanuš.

The movie explores loneliness and all the emotional challenges behind a space mission. As the protagonist realizes that the marriage he left behind may not be waiting for him upon his return to Earth, he struggles to repair his relationship with his wife, portrayed by Carey Mulligan.

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Johan Renck explained why Sandler was perfect for the role

Adam Sandler delivered a rather unsettling and unconventional performance in the film, but his brilliant acting was one of the elements highlighted by Johan Renck during an interview with Screen Rant, where he also affirmed that the actor was the perfect choice for the role.

“You can never know anything, but I had a very, very good feeling. I’m a big fan of his. I love his versatility. He can be anything, from silly and goofy humor to sophisticated and cool humor and everything in between. And then, obviously, when he plays more dramatic roles, like in Punch-Drunk Love or the Safdie brothers’ movie and stuff like that, you see his technical skills.

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But what I felt was that, to some extent, there’s an opportunity that you can seize, and the fact that a comedian, if you want someone that everyone recognizes as genuinely funny, if you just take off the mask and the clown shoes and all that kind of stuff, I think you would perceive that person as more vulnerable than if you did the same with someone who only does very dramatic roles.

And I think we’ve seen that with Peter Sellers in Being There, for example, in the past, or with Jim Carrey in Eternal Sunshine, is another good example that there’s nothing of that funny stuff happening, but you feel so much for the person because it’s almost like they’ve undressed for you”, confessed the director.

Ariadna, a Journalism graduate from Tea and Deportea in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is fluent in both English and Spanish. She has been a key member of the Spoiler US team since its inception in 2023, where she covers a wide range of topics including entertainment, cinema, interviews, television programs, lifestyle, celebrity news, influencers, streaming platforms, pop culture, and reality shows. Before her role at Spoiler US, Ariadna joined Bolavip US in 2022, contributing to a diverse array of content areas. Her career began in 2021 at Indie Emergente, a digital music magazine, and she has also written about various cultural events for Spoiler Latinoamerica in 2023. With over three years of experience in journalism across various media outlets, Ariadna continues to broaden her expertise and impact in the field.

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