The Challenger
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- AI · ReviewedJun 2, 2026
Will Arnett Joins Kristen Stewart in Amazon's 'The Challenger'
Will Arnett has joined the cast of Amazon Prime Video's upcoming limited series 'The Challenger,' which centers on NASA astronaut Sally Ride and the Challenger shuttle disaster. Arnett will portray NASA official George Abbey, while Kristen Stewart is set to play Ride. The series was officially greenlit by Amazon in March, with Stewart already attached to the project. It is based on Meredith E. Bagby's book 'The New Guys,' which explores the events surrounding the 1986 space shuttle disaster. The show aims to provide a dramatized account of the tragedy and its aftermath, focusing on the personal and professional challenges faced by those involved.
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- AI · ReviewedJun 2, 2026
Will Arnett Joins Kristen Stewart in 'The Challenger' Drama
Will Arnett has joined Prime Video's limited series 'The Challenger,' starring Kristen Stewart as astronaut Sally Ride. Arnett will portray NASA official George Abbey. The drama is inspired by Meredith E. Bagby's book and will cover events leading up to the Challenger disaster and Sally Ride's historic space mission. The series is produced by Big Swing Productions, Amblin Television, and Stewart's Nevermind Pictures.
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