Two of Hollywood's most sought-after young stars are joining forces for the sci-fi love story Hold Back the Stars. The casting of the Star Wars and Black Panther stars will unite the two leading British actors’ years after they studied acting together at the Identity School of Acting in London.

Based on the book by Katie Khan, the pair will play a couple reminiscing about their relationship while slowly running out of oxygen in the vast emptiness of space.

Christy Hall is slated to write the story, with Shawn Levy's 21 Laps producing. No further details have been shared, but we’re super excited to see this movie! 

 

 

 

 

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Truly honoured to be a part of this project alongside my friend @letitiawright ! A love story with a powerful message

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Excited to create this with you @johnboyega Hold Back the Stars

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I’m so proud to finally announce history on screen is being positioned to be made!My two powerhouses @johnboyega and @letitiawright are attached to lead what will be the first ever Romance set in space where the colour of ones skin won’t be what drives the films central narrative. The adaptation of the Katie Khan novel centers on a man and a woman who revisit memories of their love affair on a utopian Earth while they are trapped in the vast void of space with only 90 minutes of oxygen. We dreamt of this moment and God you have answered us all. @johnboyega @letitiawright @psun68 @identitydrama_ @idsalosangeles #takeover.

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