Kristen Stewart Signs on to Play Iconic Astronaut Sally Ride in New Series 'The Challenger'
justjared.comKristen Stewart has lined up what will be one of her first big television roles. The 34-year-old Love Lies Bleeding actress is set to play the iconic astronaut Sally Ride in a limited series called The Challenger.
If you were unaware, Sally was the first American woman to make it to space. Some details about the project, which Kristen will also produce, have been revealed. Keep reading to find out more… The Challenger pulls inspiration from Meredith E.
Bagby‘s book The New Guys, which documented NASA’s 1978 space shuttle astronaut class. This was the first time that a diverse group of astronauts were selected, according to Deadline.
It was later revealed that Sally was a member of the LGBTQ+ community, making her the first member of the community to travel to space.
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