‘The Right Stuff’ — Photos
National Geographic’s ‘The Right Stuff’ is a new series that will premiere on Disney+. The series is based on the iconic bestseller of the same name. ‘The Right Stuff’ explores the early days of the U.S. space program and the incredible story of America’s first astronauts, the Mercury Seven. Project Mercury recruited and trained the military’s best pilots to become the first American astronauts. The Mercury Seven become instant celebrities and became heroes before they went into space. The story focuses on the individual astronauts: John Glenn, Alan Shepard, Gordo Cooper, Wally Schirra, Scott Carpenter, Deke Slayton, and Gus Grissom. The series also examines the astronauts’ families, including Annie Glenn, who contends with a speech impairment in the public eye; Louise Shepard, who anchors her family while refusing to let Alan’s transgressions affect her home; and Trudy Cooper, an accomplished pilot who puts her own ambitions aside to present the image of a happy family.
Colin O’Donoghue
Colin O’Donoghue stars as Lt. Gordon ‘Gordo’ Cooper.’ Gordo was the youngest pilot chosen to be a part of the Mercury Seven.
Patrick J. Adams
Patrick J. Adams stars as Major John Glenn. John eventually becomes the first American to orbit the Earth.
James Lafferty
James Lafferty stars as Scott Carpenter, one of the Mercury Seven. Scott was the second American to orbit the Earth.
Patrick J. Adams & Colin O’Donoghue
Patrick J. Adams and Colin O’Donoghue as John Glenn and Gordon Cooper. Colin was one of the last actors to join the series.
