Josh Singer & Jim Hansen On The Legacy of Neil Armstrong

Actor Ryan Gosling portrays Armstrong in the upcoming biopic.

Dave Morales takes you backstage with author Josh Singer and screenwriter Jim Hansen for First Man.

The film, based on the book “First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong,” by Hansen, gives a look at the life of astronaut Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.

The film’s synopsis:

On the heels of their six-time Academy Award (R)-winning smash, La La Land, Oscar (R)-winning director Damien Chazelle and star Ryan Gosling reteam for Universal Pictures’ First Man, the riveting story of NASA’s mission to land a man on the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the years 1961-1969. A visceral, first-person account, based on the book by James R. Hansen, the movie will explore the sacrifices and the cost on Armstrong and on the nation of one of the most dangerous missions in history.

First Man hits theaters October 12th. Check out the full interview with Singer and Hansen below!