The Right Stuff
“The race to be first in space.”
Series Overview
At the height of the Cold War, newly formed NASA selects seven of the military’s best test pilots to become astronauts. Competing to be the first in space, these men achieve the extraordinary, inspiring the world to turn towards a new horizon of ambition and hope.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 8 Episodes
45 min per episode
2020 – 2020
Premiered: Fri, Oct 9, 2020
Mark LaffertyLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 8: “Flight”
After Shepard’s dramatic voyage to space, he feels underwhelmed and restless. Heeding Glenn’s advice, Shepard attempts to quell his ambition with gratitude for his wife and children. While Shepard’s marriage somehow remains intact, Gordo and Trudy’s may never recover. Meanwhile, when JFK publicly issues a challenge for NASA to send a man to the moon, Glenn’s drive to top Shepard is reignited.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-08-20
Cast & Creators
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Jake McDorman
Alan Shephard
Patrick J. Adams
John Glenn
Colin O'Donoghue
Gordon Cooper
Eloise Mumford
Trudy Cooper
James Lafferty
Scott Carpenter
Nora Zehetner
Annie Glenn
Eric Ladin
Chris Kraft
Patrick Fischler
Bob Gilruth
Aaron Staton
Wally Schirra
Michael Trotter
Gus Grissom
Micah Stock
Deke Slayton
Shannon Lucio
Louise Shepard
Jackson Pace
Glynn Lunney
Josh Cooke
Loudon Wainwright
Kaley Ronayne
Dee O'Hara
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Lafferty
Philip Kaufman, Tom Wolfe
Adam Taylor
Leonardo DiCaprio, Danny Strong, Chris Long, Will Staples, Howard Korder
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Kaufman
Screenplay
Llewellyn Wells
Producer
Derek R. Hill
Production Design
William Scharpf
Stunt Coordinator
Adam Taylor
Original Music Composer
Matt Barber
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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What is The Right Stuff about?
At the height of the Cold War, newly formed NASA selects seven of the military’s best test pilots to become astronauts. Competing to be the first in space, these men achieve the extraordinary, inspiring the world to turn towards a new horizon of ambition and hope.
How many seasons does The Right Stuff have?
The Right Stuff comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Right Stuff?
Key cast members in The Right Stuff include Jake McDorman, Patrick J. Adams, Colin O'Donoghue, Eloise Mumford, James Lafferty.
Who created or directed The Right Stuff?
The Right Stuff was developed and directed by Mark Lafferty.