Cast of First Man

Ryan Gosling portrays Neil Armstrong, the astronaut who made history as the first person to walk on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission.

Claire Foy plays Janet Armstrong, Neil's first wife, who supports him during his journey to becoming an astronaut.

Jason Clarke takes on the role of Ed White, Neil's friend and neighbor, and the first American to walk in space.

Kyle Chandler portrays Deke Slayton, one of the original Mercury Seven astronauts and NASA's first Chief of the Astronaut Office.

Corey Stoll plays Buzz Aldrin, the second person to walk on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission, and also a pilot for Gemini 12.

Patrick Fugit portrays Elliot See, an astronaut partnered with Armstrong as backup crew for Gemini 5, who unfortunately died during a training accident in preparation for Gemini 9.

Christopher Abbott plays Dave Scott, an astronaut who flew with Armstrong on the Gemini 8 mission.

Ciarán Hinds takes on the role of Bob Gilruth, the first director of NASA's Manned Spacecraft Center.