First look unveils Kate Mara's mystery in ‘The Astronaut’

The first image from the upcoming thriller The Astronaut has landed, offering a glimpse into Kate Mara's hauntingly captivating performance as a woman returning from a mysterious space mission.

Mara, known for her versatile roles in projects like House of Cards and The Martian, takes on the mantle of Sam Walker, an astronaut who miraculously survives a disastrous spaceflight. However, upon her return, Sam finds herself thrust into a chilling reality far more unsettling than the cold vacuum she escaped.

The image, unveiled exclusively by Entertainment Weekly, depicts Mara in a starkly lit room, her gaze distant and troubled.

Bandaged and clad in institutional white, she embodies the physical and emotional scars of her experience. Eerie shadows and an unseen figure lurking in the background hint at the unsettling secrets that await Sam on Earth.

Director Jess Varley, making her feature film debut, promises a genre-bending experience that delves into the psychological impact of space travel and the line between reality and paranoia.

Joining Mara in this suspenseful journey are Laurence Fishburne as a watchful government official and Gabriel Luna as Sam's concerned husband.

The film's script, penned by Varley herself, boasts a tight, character-driven narrative that promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

The Astronaut is currently in post-production, with a release date yet to be announced. However, the haunting first look and its intriguing premise have already generated significant buzz among sci-fi enthusiasts.