The First: press pack

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29 October 2018

From Oscar, Emmy, Golden Globe and BAFTA-nominated Beau Willimon (House of Cards, Mary Queen of Scots) comes The First, a co-pro with HULU exploring the first manned mission to Mars. The series stars Academy Award winner Sean Penn (Milk, Mystic River) and Natascha McElhone (Californication, Ronin, Truman Show, Solaris).

Set in the near future, The First explores the challenges of taking the first steps towards interplanetary colonisation. The series focuses not only on the astronauts, but also on their families and loved ones, as well as the ground team on Earth. It’s a story about the human spirit; about our indomitable need to reach for unknown horizons and the people working towards the greatest pioneering achievement in human history.

The First starts November 1st at 9pm on Channel 4

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26 Oct 18 Interview

The First: Interview with Beau Willimon

Explain a little bit about The First. The First is about the first human mission to Mars in the early 2030s which will be the greatest pioneering achievement in human history. But on a deeper level it’s about journeys, not just to other planets but inward journeys: journeys to confront one’s demons

29 Oct 18 Interview

The First: Interview with Natascha McElhone who plays Laz

Explain a little bit about The First. One of the things that Beau was aiming for was this idea of human ambition. We even have it in our vernacular – “it’s not rocket science, it’s not like going to the moon…” It’s no accident he used that… not in an allegorical way because it is literally what we

26 Oct 18 Interview

The First: Interview with executive producer Jordan Tappis

Tell us a bit about The First. The First chronicles the first human mission to Mars. While the concept of Mars looms large throughout the season, the majority of the these eight episodes focus on the cost of getting to the starting line, on the astronauts embarking on the inaugural mission, and on

26 Oct 18 Interview

The First: Interview with Hannah Ware who plays Sadie

Tell us a bit about The First. In literal terms, The First is about a human mission to Mars set in the near future. However, ultimately it celebrates the human spirit – its constant curiosity and desire to push boundaries and go beyond comfort zones. You play Sadie Hewitt. Tell us a bit about her

26 Oct 18 Interview

The First: Interview with executive futurist Amy Webb

Amy Webb is a quantitative futurist and a bestselling, award-wining author. She is a professor of strategic foresight at the NYU Stern School of Business and the Founder of the Future Today Institute, a leading foresight and strategy firm that helps leaders and their organizations prepare for