Star City, the new sci-fi thriller spinoff from For All Mankind premieres today on Apple TV with its first two episodes. Set against the backdrop of an alternate-history Soviet space race, the series expands the world of its predecessor with gripping storytelling, exceptional performances, and stunning cinematic visuals.

Fans of For All Mankind will find plenty to admire as Star City raises the stakes with a sharp, emotionally layered script and a powerhouse ensemble cast. Rhys Ifans delivers a standout performance, while showrunners Ben Nedivi, Matt Wolpert, and Ronald D. Moore craft a compelling blend of science fiction and espionage that sets the series apart from anything else currently streaming.

With political intrigue, personal drama, and unpredictable twists at every turn, Star City is poised to keep viewers captivated from beginning to end.

Check out our exclusive cast interviews below.

Alice and Solly talk about stepping into the world of this gripping alternate-history space thriller, exploring the emotional and political tensions at the heart of the Soviet space program, and developing their complex characters within the expanding universe of ‘For All Mankind.’ They also share behind-the-scenes stories from the production and what goes into filming a “spacewalk”.

Ruby and Adam dive into their characters Tanya and Valya Markelova, the emotional toll of life inside the Soviet space program, and the intense atmosphere of this alternate-history thriller. They also talk about working within the expansive world created by Ronald D. Moore, Ben Nedivi, and Matt Wolpert, plus what fans can expect from the series’ gripping exploration of the space race from the Soviet perspective.

In this conversation, Anna and Agnes share insights into building their characters, collaborating with the cast and creators, and what makes ‘Star City’ a compelling new chapter in the world of ‘For All Mankind.’

Synopsis: A bold new chapter inspired by the critically acclaimed space-race drama, “For All Mankind,” “Star City” is a propulsive paranoid thriller that takes us back to the key moment in the alt-history retelling of the space race — when the Soviet Union became the first nation to put a man on the moon. But this time, we explore the story from behind the Iron Curtain, showing the lives of the cosmonauts, the engineers and the intelligence officers embedded among them in the Soviet space program, and the risks they all took to propel humankind forward.

In this interview, we sit down with first-time director and writer Lucca Vieira to discuss his debut feature film “The Midway Point”. Lucca shares the inspiration behind the story, the challenges of bringing an independent film to life, and what it was like stepping into the director’s chair for the very first time.

We dive into the creative process, filmmaking lessons, character development, and the emotional themes that drive The Midway Point. Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, a fan of indie cinema, or just curious about the journey behind a debut feature, this conversation offers an honest look into the making of a new voice in film.

Catch the film on VOD starting on May 19 and for more info visit TheMidwayPointMovie.com.

Starring Sean Ryan Fox(“The Righteous Gemstones”), Catharine Daddario (“Second Chances”), Thora Birch (American Beauty, The Walking Dead, Hocus Pocus), Julie Benz (“Dexter,” Rambo, Saw V), Audra Wise (Case Closed: the Legal Queen Returns”), Wes Studi (Avatar: Fire and Ash, Avatar, The Last of the Mohicans, Dances with Wolves)

The Midway Point is a heartfelt coming-of-age drama that explores identity, belonging, and emotional growth through the lens of a young man navigating life on the autism spectrum. Set in modern-day California. The film captures the struggles and beauty of adolescence, friendship, and first love – reminding us that sometimes, one connection can change everything.

Synopsis: 17-year-old Jake is an introverted high schooler on the autistic spectrum struggling to fit in. When Jake falls in love with Alice, a brash and outgoing classmate, he is immediately drawn to her extroverted nature. Little does Jake know that, behind her bold exterior, Alice is much lonelier and troubled than she makes it out to be.

Step into the world of Last Minute in this in-depth interview with director Michael Cusumano and actress Charity Schubert. In this conversation, they dive into the creative process behind their new short film, the challenges of bringing its story to life, and the themes that make it so timely and compelling.

The duo shares behind-the-scenes insights, from the film’s origins to on-set experiences, as well as what audiences can expect when Last Minute premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival this June. Whether you’re a film enthusiast, an aspiring filmmaker, or just curious about the storytelling process, this interview offers a candid look at the passion and collaboration that shaped the project.

Don’t miss this inside look at one of this year’s heartfelt festival entries and be sure to catch Last Minute at Tribeca!

Synopsis: In the days before the Internet, a single mom must scramble to bail out her 12-year-old son when he waits until the night before to start a major homework assignment.