Kristen Stewart Gears Up to Star as Sally Ride in Amazon MGM’s The Challenger
Kristen Stewart is stepping into a role that’s out of this world as she portrays Sally Ride, the first American woman to soar into space, in the upcoming limited series, The Challenger. The series will see NASAs space shuttle program during the 1970s, focusing particularly on the recruitment and challenges of a diverse group of astronauts. These will include Ride, the first Black and Asian American astronauts, and a married couple. The series will mix tales of ambition, intelligence, and romance amid the backdrop of space exploration rivalry with the Soviet Union.