Slingshot (2024 film)

Slingshot is an upcoming American science fiction psychological thriller film directed by Mikael Håfström and written by R. Scott Adams and Nathan Parker. It stars Casey Affleck, Laurence Fishburne, Emily Beecham, Tomer Kapon, David Morrissey, and Mark Ebulué.

Premise
An astronaut on a possibly fatally endangered mission to Saturn's moon Titan struggles to keep his grip on reality.

Cast

 * Casey Affleck as John
 * Laurence Fishburne as Captain Franks
 * Emily Beecham as Zoe
 * Tomer Capone as Nash
 * David Morrissey as Napier
 * Mark Ebulué as Gordon

Production
On November 23, 2021, it was announced that Mikael Håfström would direct from a screenplay by R. Scott Adams and Nathan Parker. The film was produced by Bluestone Entertainment. Barry Chusid was the production designer and Pär M Ekberg was the cinematographer. Alongside the film announcement, Casey Affleck, Laurence Fishburne, Emily Beecham, Tomer Capone, David Morrissey, and Mark Ebulué were cast. Chelsea Ellis Bloch and Marisol Roncali were the casting directors. Filming began on December 1, 2021, at Korda Studios and other locations in Budapest, Hungary. The score was composed by Steffen Thum and produced by Lorne Balfe.

Release
In February 2024, Bleecker Street acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film. The film is scheduled to be released on August 30, 2024, in the United States.