Apple TV's 'Star City' Explores the Soviet Perspective in 'For All Mankind'
Apple TV’s ‘Star City’ Shows Us The Soviet Side of ‘For All Mankind’: “We Thought The American Astronauts Were Risk-takers Until We Learned About What the Cosmonauts Were Doing”
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Apple TV's 'Star City' is a spin-off of 'For All Mankind', presenting an alternate history where the USSR lands on the moon first. Co-creators Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolpert delve into the risks faced by Soviet cosmonauts, particularly focusing on the character Anastasia Belikova, who grapples with the pressures of being a symbol of Soviet womanhood.
- 01Star City begins with a Soviet cosmonaut landing on the moon, contrasting the American narrative.
- 02Co-creator Ben Nedivi highlights the extreme risks Soviet cosmonauts faced during their missions.
- 03Anastasia Belikova, a key character, struggles with the pressures of being a symbol for Soviet women after her moon landing.
- 04The series aims to stand alone while still connecting to characters from For All Mankind.
- 05Star City is described as a paranoid spy thriller, differing in tone from the optimistic space saga of its predecessor.
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Apple TV's new series, 'Star City', serves as a companion piece to 'For All Mankind', exploring an alternate history where the USSR is the first to land on the moon. The show opens dramatically with Soviet soldiers taking a woman to witness her husband’s historic lunar landing. Co-creators Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolpert emphasize the intense risks faced by Soviet cosmonauts, revealing that their missions often involved perilous conditions. The character of Anastasia Belikova, portrayed by Alice Englert, becomes a central figure as she deals with the duality of being celebrated as a symbol of Soviet strength while being controlled by the state. The series also features familiar characters from the original show, but aims to tell a distinct story filled with espionage and intrigue. The first two episodes premiered on May 29, 2023, with new episodes releasing weekly.
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