'The First' TV series: The lights and colours of the universe
A trailer of the new TV series “The First” has been released online. The video shows Academy Award winner Sean Penn playing an astronaut named Tom Hagerty. The teaser introduces some of the main characters and the plot.
The Sci-Fi TV series is a fictional story about the first manned mission to Mars. This is a Hulu original, and the trailer has been released on the YouTube channel of the streaming network [see below].
The TV series promises to be a visual spectacle, exploring the different colours of the universe. From pictures of outer space and the planet Earth to scenes of wilderness and shots filmed underwater. This will be a complete package in terms of the visuals.
The plot will focus on the personal journey of an astronaut and his family. There will be politics and lots of drama, as Tom Hagerty prepares to set out into space.
After making a name for himself in Hollywood movies, this will be a big role for Penn on the small screen. The actor previously appeared in TV shows like “Friends” and “Two and a Half Men.” But, these were just brief cameo appearances, and he was not a regular. This time he is playing a lead character. The other upcoming TV series that he will be a part of is “American Lion,” which is currently in the pre-production phase of development.
“The First” TV series has been created by Beau Willimon, who is famous for being the executive producer of “House of Cards” series starring Kevin Spacey (Francis Underwood).
The cast members of “The First” include Rey Lucas (Matteo Vega), Brian Lee Franklin (Lawrence), T.C. Matherne (Jason), James Ransone (Nick Fletcher), Hannah Ware (Sadie Hewitt), and LisaGay Hamilton (Kayla Price). The show is set to premiere on Sept. 14 in the US on Hulu.
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