Showtime’s Moonbase 8 trailer teases a hilarious trip into outer space

Showtime recently launched a trailer for their kooky space comedy Moonbase 8, starring Fred Armisen, John C. Reilly, and Tim Heidecker as three bumbling astronauts who are determined to make something of themselves while living on a simulated moon base in the Arizona desert.

Created, written, and executive produced by Armisen, Heidecker, Reilly, and Emmy nominee Jonathan Krisel, Moonbase 8 is set in the isolated desert of Winslow, Arizona at NASA's Moon Base Simulator. There, three eager astronauts Skip (Armisen), Rook (Heidecker), and their leader Cap (Reilly) attempt to qualify for their first lunar mission. While working vigorously to complete their training, a series of unexpected circumstances force the astronauts to question their own mental sanity, trust in each other, and whether or not they're cut out for space travel.

Moonbase 8, Showtime, NASA, John C. Reilly, Fred Armisen, Tim Heidecker

In the past, Heidecker and Krisel have joined forces for all of the Tim and Eric shows. If you're at all familiar with Tim and Eric's quirky approach to comedy, you should have no trouble settling into the off-beat humor featured in this zany-yet-inspiring upcoming series. Moonbase 8 is produced by A24 and Abso Lutely Productions. In addition to Armisen, Heidecker, Reilly, and Krisel, Moonbase 8 is also executive produced by Dave Kneebone, Eric Wareheim, and A24's Ravi Nandan and Inman Young.

Moonbase 8 will premiere on Sunday, November 8 at 11 p.m. ET/PT. on Showtime.

Source: Showtime

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