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Shawn Levy to Direct Emotional Sci-Fi Film 'Somewhere Out There' for Netflix

Shawn Levy is set to direct the original sci-fi film 'Somewhere Out There' for Netflix, based on a spec script by Max Taxe. The emotional story follows a grieving father who sends a message into space and receives a response. Levy recently wrapped production on 'Star Wars: Starfighter', a standalone film set five years after 'The Rise of Skywalker' starring Ryan Gosling. Levy continues his prolific run, having also directed 'Deadpool & Wolverine', the highest-grossing R-rated movie in history.

Key Points: Shawn Levy Directs Sci-Fi 'Somewhere Out There' for Netflix

  • Shawn Levy to direct Netflix original sci-fi 'Somewhere Out There'
  • Story follows a grieving father who sends a message into space
  • Script by Max Taxe, produced under Levy's 21 Laps banner
  • Levy recently wrapped 'Star Wars: Starfighter' starring Ryan Gosling
  • Levy directed 'Deadpool & Wolverine', highest-grossing R-rated film
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Shawn Levy to direct sci-fi film 'Somewhere Out There'

Shawn Levy to direct Netflix's original sci-fi film 'Somewhere Out There', a story about a grieving father who sends a message into space and gets a response.

"The story is said to be falling in the emotional vein of 'Arrival' and 'The Adam Project' - Variety"

Los Angeles, May 9

Filmmaker Shawn Levy is all set to helm a new project, coming on board to direct the original sci-fi movie 'Somewhere Out There' for Netflix.

According to Variety, Netflix has picked up the spec script from Max Taxe in a bidding way, with Levy now also set to produce the film under his 21 Laps banner.

The story is said to be falling in the emotional vein of 'Arrival' and 'The Adam Project', following a grieving father who loses his wife and ends up sending a message out into space.

It is only then that something actually talks back.

The development arrives on the heels of Shawn Levy's recent wrap of production on 'Star Wars: Starfighter'.

A standalone film outside the Skywalker saga, Starfighter is set five years after Star Wars: Episode IX -- The Rise of Skywalker (2019). Written by Jonathan Tropper, the movie stars Ryan Gosling, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre, Simon Bird, Jamael Westman, Daniel Ings, Flynn Gray and Amy Adams, according to Deadline.

15-time Oscar nominee Thomas Newman will compose the score for 'Star Wars: Starfighter'.

The film will be released on May 28, 2027.

Meanwhile, Levy's other projects include 'Stranger Things' and 'All the Light We Cannot See'.

He also directed Marvel's 'Deadpool & Wolverine', which went on to collect USD 1.086 billion at the global box office, and is still the highest-grossing R-rated movie in history.

- ANI

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Samantha B
Another sci-fi movie about space and grief? Feels like Hollywood is milking this trope. But Levy's *The Adam Project* was surprisingly good, so maybe this one will pull at the heartstrings. For now, cautious optimism.
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Priya S
Emotional sci-fi is my favorite genre! ❤️ And Levy's track record with both blockbusters and emotional stories (*The Adam Project*) gives me confidence. That twist—who or what talks back—intrigues me. Also, Thomas Newman on *Starfighter*? Oh, that'll be magical.
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David E
Wait, so Levy wrapped *Star Wars: Starfighter* and now this? The man is busy! But honestly, the market is oversaturated with sci-fi father-child grief stories (*Interstellar*, *Ad Astra*, *The Adam Project*). Hope this script brings something fresh. 🙏
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Nisha Z
Finally! A sci-fi film with a soul. Arrival is my all-time favorite, so if it's in that vein, count me in. Plus, Levy proved he can do both comedy and drama (*Deadpool & Wolverine* was epic). Just hoping the message they send is meaningful, not just dialogue. 😊
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Rahul R
Feel like this is a personal project for Levy. The description gives me 'Contact meets Arrival' vibes. But my only concern: Netflix has been hit or miss with originals—sometimes they greenlight anything. Let's hope this isn't a random script without heart. Still, I'm optimistic.

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