K.T Simpson
Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones are starring together in the 1800’s-set flick “The Aeronauts”, based on the true story of James Glaisher and Henry Coxwell, whose hot air balloon broke the world flight altitude record at the time, by reaching about 38,999 feet.
The film is taking some liberties by replacing Coxwell with Jones’ character Amelia Wren.
In 1862, daredevil balloon pilot Amelia Wren (Jones) teams up with pioneering meteorologist James Glaisher (Redmayne) to advance human knowledge of the weather and fly higher than anyone in history. While breaking records and advancing scientific discovery, their voyage to the very edge of existence helps the unlikely pair find their place in the world they have left far below them. But they face physical and emotional challenges in the thin air, as the ascent becomes a fight for survival.
“The Aeronauts” – directed by Tom Harper – hits cinemas December 6th, and will be available on Amazon Prime Video on December 20th.
