Fly Me to the Moon

Kelly Jones

AKA

Marketing Maven

NASA's PR Specialist

The Advertising Prodigy

NASA's Secret Weapon

Character Profile

In the cinematic tapestry of Fly Me To The Moon, Kelly Jones emerges as an embodiment of ambition and charm, cast against the backdrop of the fervent 1960s space race. A spirited marketing genius, Jones is summoned by NASA during the Apollo 11 mission to restore the agency's tarnished public image at a time when the nation’s stakes were as high as the metaphorical skies they sought to conquer. Possessing an infectious enthusiasm and a belief in the power of communication, Kelly orchestrates campaigns with a fervor that echoes the vibrant zeitgeist of her era. She embodies both ambition and charisma, navigating a landscape filled with moral ambiguities.

While she is dedicated to reigniting national pride in space exploration, Kelly grapples with ethical dilemmas, including staging a faux lunar landing to bolster public sentiment during tumultuous times filled with skepticism. Her journey becomes a poignant exploration of a woman straddling the line between idealism and professional pragmatism, reflecting the struggles of a nation wanting to believe in its triumph while dealing with its contradictions.

Credits

Scarlett Johansson as Kelly Jones

Person Fly Me to the Moon

Personality Traits

Ambitious and driven, balancing personal ambition with professional goals.
Curious and imaginative, with a knack for persuasion.
Witty with a sharp sense of humor, resourceful in navigating crises.
Compassionate, understanding the societal issues overshadowing the space program.
Undercurrent of vulnerability shaped by her troublesome past and a quest for redemption.

Key Roles

Marketing specialist at NASA
Public relations advocate for the Apollo missions
Top advertising representative
Complex character representing the duality of ambition and ethics

Relationships

Cole Davis

Her counterpart and launch director at NASA whose conflict with Kelly highlights the tension between marketing and ethics during a historic mission.

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NASA Leadership

Interacts with various leaders who are desperate for public approval, influencing her strategies and decisions.

Moe Berkus

A high-ranking NASA official who sees Kelly as a crucial part of their survival strategy, testing her loyalty and resolve while manipulating her into a dangerous mission.

Henry Smalls

A supportive NASA staffer whose admiration for Kelly reveals the complexities of gender and ambition in their professional environment.

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Fly Me to the Moon

Sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones, brought in to fix NASA's public image, wreaks havoc on Apollo 11 launch director Cole Davis' already difficult task of putting a man on the moon. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, Jones is directed to stage a fake moon...

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