Pale Blue Dot: Jon Hamm set to star opposite Natalie Portman in drama about astronauts disorientated back on Earth

From 'Fargo' and 'Legion's Noah Hawley

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Jon Hamm is in negotiations for Pale Blue Dot, Variety is reporting, which would see him star opposite Natalie Portman in the space drama directed by Fargo and Legion's Noah Hawley.

The script will come from relative newcomers Brian C. Brown and Elliott DiGuiseppi, with Reese Witherspoon (who was also previously attached to star) co-producing.

As per Variety, Pale Blue Dot 'follows a successful female astronaut who, after coming back home from a mission in space, starts to unravel when confronted by her seemingly perfect life. The film explores the theory that astronauts who spend long periods of time in space lose their sense of reality when they return home.'

Hamm will apparently play another astronaut who Portman's 'aggressively' pursues after making it back to Earth.

The actors make for a strong lead cast, and there is considerable buzz around Hawley following the critical acclaim for both his TV shows.

Pale Blue Dot is in pre-production now and is expected to start shooting this spring.