Emma Roberts and Liz Garcia discuss Prime Video’s film “Space Cadet,” premiering July 4, 2024.
Tiffany “Rex” Simpson (Emma Roberts) has always dreamed of going to space, but life isn’t going quite as planned. Determined to turn things around, she aims high and with the embellishing touch of her supportive best friend Nadine (Poppy Liu), her “doctored” application lands her in NASA’s ultra-competitive astronaut training program. In over her head, Rex relies on her quick wits, moxie and determination to get to the top of her class. NASA program directors Pam (Gabrielle Union) and Logan (Tom Hopper) certainly take notice, but can this Florida girl get through training and into the cosmos before she blows her cover? Written and directed by Liz W. Garcia, Space Cadet is a comedy about the power of being yourself, following your dreams and shooting for the stars.
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Emma Roberts (Actress & Executive Producer) is an undeniable talent who has amassed an impressive film and television career over the course of the last decade. Emma will next be seen in the multigenerational romantic comedy “Maybe I Do.” Most recently Emma starred in Spencer Squire’s thriller “Abandoned.” Previously, Emma appeared in “Holidate” and “About Fate.” From 2013-2019, Emma took on leading roles in multiple seasons of the FX series “American Horror Story,” Ryan Murphy’s Emmy Award® nominee, including “Coven,” “Freak Show,” “Apocalypse,” and “1984.”
Emma also starred in Fox’s comedy-horror series “Scream Queens,” from the minds of “Glee” creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan. Her other film credits include Tony McNamara’s “Ashby,” “We’re the Millers,” “Empire State,” “Scream 4,” “It’s Kind of a Funny Story,” “Black’s Virginia,” “Valentine’s Day,” and “Hotel for Dogs.” Past television credits include Nickelodeon’s hit comedy series “Unfabulous” and “Nancy Drew.” Originally from New York, Emma currently resides in Los Angeles.
Liz W. Garcia (Director, Writer, Producer) is currently in a multiyear deal with eOne as a writer/producer/director for television. She recently co-wrote “Purple Hearts,” which was the No. 1 streaming film in the world. Previously, Liz wrote and directed “One Percent More Humid,” which premiered at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival to rave reviews. It was featured on the very first Black List and stars Julia Garner, Juno Temple and Alessandro Nivola, who won the award for Best Actor at the festival. She also wrote and directed “The Lifeguard,” starring Kristen Bell, Mamie Gummer, Martin Starr and Alex Shaffer. Most recently, Liz was hired to write “Princess Diaries 3” for Anne Hathaway, with Debra Martin Chase producing. She recently wrote “Sisterhood Everlasting,” the third film in the “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” franchise.
Moderated by Mike Abrams.