In Netflix’sAway,Hilary Swankstars as Emma Green, a NASA commander leading the first man-led mission to Mars.
EW spoke with series creator Andrew Hinderaker about the show’s inspiration and what sets it apart.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Let’s start at the beginning.
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How did this all come together?
There were two aspects to it that I really responded to.
And he has to attempt to support his family from a distance.
Those two aspects became the intimate and epic building blocks of the show.
What went into making the decision to center your story around a female astronaut?
It feels different, it feels more complex.
And it doesn’t get talked about a lot.
I didn’t even know it until I did some research.
Learning about Peggy reaffirmed what felt like the right story to tell anyway.
Well, I think you’re tapping into something that gets right at the heart of it.
And so to tell that story, honestly, is to tell the stories of the families.
What went into creating the look of the show?
And the actors committed themselves so fearlessly.
Awayis streaming on Netflix now.
