This movie reunites costner and spencer, who costarred in the racial drama black or white. The story is set in the 1960s, and this is a brief summary we got thanks to variety. It was previously announced that oscar winner octavia spencer signed on to play a mathematician opposite taraji p. Hidden figures, which also stars kevin costner and kirsten dunst, will. Sep 21, 2016 a new trailer for hidden figures tells the true story of a team of africanamerican women mathematicians who provide nasa with necessary data. Dec 22, 2016 hidden figures explores nasa s untold history with nerve and vivacity. Dec 24, 2016 hidden figures stars octavia spencer, kevin costner talk nasa s pioneering african american women. It is a film that touches all sides of this true story to make it stand out against the rest. Kevin costner planning to direct again, new western possible. For example, look out for the painting on the wall of nasa s offices pictured here over kevin costner s shoulder.
By the time its all done, you will feel like part of the mcfarland family. The new trailer for the film starring the helps octavia spencer as. As both a longtenured movie star and a socially conscious filmmaker who put. Aug 17, 2016 hidden figures is the incredible untold story of three brilliant africanamerican women working at nasa. Henson as katherine johnson, octavia spencer as dorothy vaughn and. Three brilliant africanamerican women at nasa katherine johnson taraji p. Hidden figures interview with kevin costner and jim. Kevin costner gets candid about hidden figures, racism, and. Dec 22, 2016 the story may be new to most viewers, but the manner in which its told will be familiar to all but the youngest. Hidden figures is a 2016 american biographical drama film directed by theodore melfi and written by melfi and allison schroeder. This is the story of the brilliant africanamerican women working at nasa who served as the brains behind the launch of astronaut john glenn into orbit. Hidden figures is a 2016 american biographical drama film directed by theodore melfi and.
Official youtube channel for 20th century fox movies. Hidden figures tells the story of the women of nasa in the 1960s, and in particular their contribution to the space race. Mary jackson janelle monae, right offers some help. The film which will see limited december release before going wider in january centers on three female african american nasa employees, all. Its a fact of movie life that, during the holiday season, tears will be shed. Lowther strikes up a friendship with his captor butch haynes kevin costner. He found success in such movies as the untouchables, bull durham, field of dreams, and the bodyguard but was perhaps best known for dances with wolves, for which he won oscars for best picture and director. The 61yearold actor made his name in hollywood with several roles in. Apollo is a 1995 american space docudrama film directed by ron howard and starring tom hanks, kevin bacon, bill paxton, gary sinise, and ed harris.
Henson, janelle monae, kevin costner, kirsten dunst, jim parsons, glen powell. But that does not mean that a bit of the real nasa facility did not make it into the movie. Hidden figures is feelgood history, but it works, and it works on behalf of heroes from a cinematically underserved community. Hidden figures movie trailer octavia spencer, kirsten. Its is also a very uplifting movie about bravery and taking chances. Hidden figures movie trailer octavia spencer, kirsten dunst.
On march 1, 2016, kevin costner was cast in the film to play the fictional head of the space program. The film follows a trio of nasa mathematicians and engineers during the early sixties space race era, including taraji p. The movies director, theodore melfi, was unable to secure the. Octavia spencer, kevin costner set to reunite in nasa drama hidden figures. Monae, henson and costner on race, gender equality janelle monae, taraji p. The story may be new to most viewers, but the manner in which its told will be familiar to all but the youngest. Hidden figures official trailer hd 20th century fox.
Nov 16, 2016 hidden figures trailer 3 2016 drama movie starring. Hidden figures trailer reveals space race history of black. I never read margot lee shetterlys book, but i might now. Octavia spencer, janelle monae, kevin costner, kirsten dunst, jim parsons. Kevin costner has massive plans for a new western, and were. This is a wonderful movie about civil rights, space travel, and new technology. Aug 14, 2016 hidden figures is the incredible untold story of katherine g.
Octavia spencer, taraji henson, janelle mona, and kevin costner did an incredible job. A second kevin costner and modern west album, turn it on, was released in february 2010 in europe and was supported by a european tour. Hidden figures tells inspiring story of empowerment in the 1960s. Fortunately, such behavior has no place in the plans of nasa honcho al harrison kevin costner, whose focus is not on skin color but on what those on his team can do to help him beat the russians. Kevin costner costars as nasa head honcho al harrison. Hidden figures movie vs the true story of katherine johnson, nasa. Henson, spencer and janelle monae as irresistible rooting interests, as well as kevin costner s winningly livedin turn as the head of langleys space task. In researching the hidden figures true story, we learned that kevin costners character, al harrison, is based on three different directors at nasa langley during katherine johnsons time at the research facility. How the hidden figures star tackled a fictitious role in factbased crowdpleaser consider this. A team of africanamerican women provide nasa with important mathematical data needed to launch the programs first successful space missions. Hidden figures trailer german deutsch 2017 youtube. Kevin costner gets candid about hidden figures, racism, and rewriting. Kevin costner full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.
Kevin costner joins 1960sset space film hidden figures. To celebrate the release of new film hidden figures, the telegraph has. Hidden figures is a fun and exciting movie about advancement in ideas and technology. Barack obama awarding katherine johnson the us presidential medal of freedom in 2015. Mar 08, 2016 it was previously announced that oscar winner octavia spencer signed on to play a mathematician opposite taraji p. In july 2012, the band performed in halifax, nova scotia, at the 20th annual telus world skins game in support of the iwk health centre foundation, donating a guitar personally autographed by costner. The setting, acting, music, and story line blend perfectly to deliver a heartwarming tale.
Henson, dorothy vaughan octavia spencer and mary jackson janelle monae serve as the brains behind one of the. In the movie, when johnson henson, al harrison kevin costner and paul stafford jim parsons are standing in the lobby discussing if johnson can join them in a meeting, you can see in the background two paintings of airplanes, said barry. Kevin michael costner was born on january 18, 1955 in lynwood, california, the third child of bill costner, a ditch digger and ultimately an electric line servicer for southern california edison, and sharon costner nee tedrick, a welfare worker. The film follows a trio of nasa mathematicians and engineers. New film tells true story of inspiration, empowerment. Mcfarland usa is much more than the regular feel good sports movie. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at.
Kevin costner is teaming up with octavia spencer and empires taraji p. New movie hidden figures has space coast connection. Kevin costner, american film actor and director known for his portrayals of rugged but sensitive individuals. New shawnee college president to share her history at. American actor, director, and producer kevin costner has won two academy awards, among other awards. It is loosely based on the nonfiction book of the same name by margot lee shetterly about black female mathematicians who worked at the national aeronautics and space administration nasa during the space race.
Henson, dorothy vaughan octavia spencer and mary jackson janelle monaebrilliant africanamerican women. Henson, octavia spencer, janelle monae, kevin costner. Nasa even loaned a few items for use as props in the movie. Nov 17, 2016 as a 1960s nasa chief, kevin costner fights racism within the ranks to help win the space race in hidden figures. As a 1960s nasa chief, kevin costner fights racism and reaches the stars in hidden figures by fred schruers nov. Hidden figures explores nasas untold history with nerve. The movies director, theodore melfi, was unable to secure the rights to the guy he wanted, so he decided to make costners al harrison a composite character. It took a special type of character to steer nasa s group of mathematicians to success in the 1960s space race, and in hidden figures kevin costner embodies the man who only looked at the talent. It made for an oldfashioned movie going experience. Find out when and where you can watch kevin costner movies and tv shows with the full listings schedule at. Best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals amazonbasics coupons gift cards customer service free shipping shopper toolkit registry sell. Hidden figures movie vs the true story of katherine. The ladders and blackboards seen in this still from the new movie hidden figures are among several subtle nods, or easter eggs, to nasa s early space race history. At work, katherine is promoted to a job with the space task group, where manager al harrison kevin costner, whose gumchewing, crewcut look nails the.
The film also features octavia spencer as nasa supervisor and mathematician dorothy vaughan and janelle monae as nasa engineer mary jackson, with kevin costner, kirsten dunst, jim parsons, glen powell, and mahershala ali in supporting roles. Not because the movie wasnt significant, but because the part was a. Hidden figures and nasa mathematician katherine johnson. Africanamerican women working at nasa, who served as the brains behind one. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Nasa mathematician katherine johnson is dead at 101. Ever since kevin costner did the hatfields and the mccoys for the history channel, his career got a second wind.
Best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals amazonbasics coupons. Henson, kevin costner and others discuss hidden figures their new movie about female africanamerican nasa. Dec 02, 2016 new movie hidden figures has space coast connection. Yellowstone follows the dutton family, led by john dutton, who controls the largest contiguous ranch in the united states, under constant attack by those it borders land developers, an indian reservation, and americas first national park. Kevin costner talks about his role as al harrison in hidden figures, the man. Karl zielinski, a nasa mission specialist, was mary jacksons mentor in the movie.
The perilous voyage of apollo by astronaut jim lovell and jeffrey kluger. Kevin costner is developing a new western movie which he intends to direct and star in. New international trailer for hidden figures women at nasa movie. Octavia spencer, kevin costner set to reunite in nasa. Hidden figures trailer 3 2016 jim parsons movie youtube. Hidden figures stars octavia spencer, kevin costner talk. When nasa learns of her new skills, she is promoted to supervise the programming department. And the movie about racial equality, supersmart women and the great things about. Nasa history easter eggs in new film hidden figures space. Hes now set to star in a new film project called hidden figures. Jan 03, 2017 kevin costner planning to direct again, new western possible.
A new trailer for hidden figures tells the true story of a team of africanamerican women mathematicians who provide nasa with necessary data. Hidden figures explores nasa s untold history with nerve and vivacity. First look at the trailer for the upcoming space history movie hidden. Is kevin costners character based on a real person. Henson, octavia spencer, kevin costner subscribe now. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. The story of a team of female africanamerican mathematicians who served a vital role in nasa during the early years of the u. It pulls in many different characters and personalities.
As a 1960s nasa chief, kevin costner fights racism and reaches the. As a 1960s nasa chief, kevin costner fights racism and. Octavia spencer skip to main search results amazon prime. The album featuring new music by pharrell, janelle. Kevin costner movies and tv shows tv listings tv guide. Costner will play the head of the nasa space program and he will be joined by taraji p. Kevin costner as a nasa leader looking for the best. Hidden figures movie trailer octavia spencer, kirsten dunst, kevin costner 2017. Henson empire as katherine johnson and octavia spencer the help in an unspecified role. Africanamerican women working at nasa, who served as the brains behind one of.
Nov 16, 2016 hidden figures is the incredible untold story of katherine g. Kevin costner to play the head of nasa in hidden figures. Kevin costner list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Theres a new trailer for hidden figures, a new drama about africanamerican women working in nasa s space programme watch it at empire. In real life, jacksons mentors name was kazimierz kaz czarnecki, according to nasa the character and reallife counterpart both display underemployed talent and undertake a longterm mentorship. Release calendar for april 10, plus where to watch the latest films. Hidden figures official trailer hd 20th century fox youtube. Hidden figures release clip compilation 2017 youtube.
Kevin costner sat down with variety for its podcast to talk about his upcoming role in hidden figures, the movie about the african american women who worked for nasa and helped land a man on the moon. Henson, kevin costner and others discuss hidden figures their new movie about female africanamerican nasa mathematicians in the 1960s. Hidden figures honors 3 black women who helped nasa. Jan 06, 2017 hidden figures is a really good movie. Hidden figures is the incredible untold story of three brilliant africanamerican women working at nasa. Henson, spencer and janelle monae as irresistible rooting interests, as well as kevin costners winningly livedin turn as the head of langleys space task.