The First: 101: Separation (2018) — Screenplay
As commander of the first crewed Mars mission, a determined astronaut must navigate personal and political pressures while leading her team toward an unprecedented landing on the Red Planet.
- Written by
- Beau Willimon
- Genre
- Drama, Science Fiction
- Studio
- Hulu
- Length
- 67 pages
Beau Willimon's pilot script excels at balancing large-scale science fiction with intimate human drama, weaving together the perspectives of astronauts, their families, and mission control. The structure intercuts these threads with precision, building tension through small character moments that ripple into high-stakes decisions. A masterclass in world-building and character-driven pacing.
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