Keith L. Williams To Lead Ensemble Cast in Nickelodeon's New Show 'The Astronauts'

Keith L. Williams is set to star in The Astronauts!

The 12-year-old Good Boys actor has been cast in the lead role for the upcoming Nickelodeon series.

In The Astronauts, the spaceship Odyssey II is set to launch to investigate a mysterious asteroid passing by Earth.

A group of kids who gathered to watch the lift-off sneak onto the empty ship with their parent’s security clearance before the event, and accidentally initiate the launch sequence.

Blasting off into space with no proper training, a malfunctioning onboard AI system, and their parents watching from Earth, the kids embark on a journey of survival using only their smarts and friendship as tools.

In case you missed it, it was also announced that Miya Cech has joined the show as well!

The Astronauts is currently in production in Vancouver, Canada, with a premiere set for this summer.

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