Adam Sandler, known for his comedic roles, is now appearing in a drama titled “Spaceman” on Netflix. He attended the world premiere at the Berlinale. Sandler expressed his enjoyment in the dramatic role at a press conference, stating that he would like to do more of such roles in the future.
In “Spaceman,” Sandler plays a lonely Czech cosmonaut named Jakub Procházka who is on a mission to investigate the mysterious Chopra Nebula behind Jupiter. The film explores the loneliness of Jakub, who has physically and emotionally isolated himself from his wife, Lenka, played by Carey Mulligan.
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In real life, Sandler is a family man who seeks advice on how to be a better husband and father. His wife and children often make appearances in his films, including “Spaceman”, in which his daughter Sadie plays a character.
The film also stars Paul Dano who voices a spider in the spaceship with Jakub. This intellectual, polite creature from space can be seen as an embodiment of Jakub’s subconscious.
The film, based on Jaroslav Kalfar’s Czech novel “A Brief History of Bohemian Space Travel,” deals with themes of loneliness and alienation. The film’s director, Johan Renck, views loneliness as a universal human condition, with the corona pandemic serving as an inspiration for the film.
