Hilary Swank got inspired by late Kalpana Chawla to play an astronaut in Netflix's 'Away'?

American actor Hilary Swank's sci-fi drama titled Away is all set for its premiere on over--top streaming platform Netflix tomorrow, i.e. September 4, 2020. Recently, in an interview with Hindustan Times, Swank revealed that late Kalpana Chawla was among real-life icons she got inspired by to take up role of an astronaut in Netflix Original. Academy Award-winning actor will be seen essaying  role of an American astronaut, Emma Green in Away.

Also Read | What Time Does 'I Am Thinking Of Ending Things' Release On Netflix? Kw Details

Also Read | Chadwick Boseman's Ma Rainey's Preview Screening Cancelled By Netflix

Hilary Swank drew inspiration from Kalpana Chawla?

For unversed, Kalpana Chawla is first-ever woman of Indian origin who went to . late astronaut-engineer passed away in unfortunate  Shuttle Columbia disaster in 2003. However, regarded as a National Hero in India, Chawla continues to inspire millions across globe including two-time Oscar-winning actor Hilary Swank. American actor will soon be seen playing an astronaut in Netflix's upcoming web-series titled Away. 

Thus, during making of Away, Swank did a lot of research about several astronauts, revealed 46-year-old herself in her interview with portal. She expressed how a lot of m greatly inspired her to take up role of Emma Green in  Andrew Hinderaker directorial.

 You're t You actor also stated how astronauts kw that re's a possibility of m losing ir life but y still do it as a part of ir job. Thus, she concluded saying she has great admiration for those who do t step back from going to those extremes.

Also Read | Prince Harry And Meghan Markle's Netflix Deal Deemed 'wonderful'; Fans 'can't Wait'

About 'Away'

upcoming web series Away is a sci-fi drama which is created by  Path writer Andrew Hinderaker. web television series is headlined by Hilary Swank alongside Ato Essandoh, Mark Ivanir, Ray Panthaki, Vivian Wu, Talitha Bateman and Josh Charles in pivotal roles.

American series is written by Andrew Hinderaker along with a team of writers which include Jessica Goldberg, Janine Nabers, Ellen Fairey, Jason Katims, Aditi Brennan Kapil and Chris Jones. Netflix's official website describes plot of Away as a story of "Commander Emma Green, who leaves behind her husband and daughter to lead an international crew of astronauts on a perilous three-year mission to Mars."

Watch trailer of Away below:

Also Read | Jamie Foxx Anunces 'Dad Stop Embarrassing Me' Co-starring Daughter Corrine For Netflix