Moving to space sounds more and Watch Mom's Guide to Sex 12 Onlinemore tempting these days, but the closest we're getting for a while is Netflix's Space Force, which premieres in May. On Wednesday, Netflix revealed the first photos of star Steve Carell as general Mark R. Naird, an air force pilot who ends up in command of the new military branch.

Netflix also revealed that Friendsstar Lisa Kudrow will join the cast as Mark's wife Maggie, Carell's second time this year appearing on screen with a Friendsstar (no complaints here). The cast includes John Malkovich, Tawny Newsome, Ben Schwartz, Jimmy O. Yang, and more.

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Mashable ImageSteve Carell and Lisa Kudrow as the happy couple — no way will space drive a wedge between them! Credit: Aaron Epstein/Netflix Mashable ImageWe recognize that face. This guy (Noah Emmerich) must be the WORST. Credit: Aaron Epstein/Netflix Mashable ImageSpeaking of the worst — sing it with us, Jean Ralphio (Ben Schwartz)! Credit: Aaron Epstein/Netflix Mashable ImageTawny Newsome pilots the chopper to the stars (not really). Credit: Aaron Epstein/Netflix Mashable ImageJohn Malkovich and Jimmy O. Yang have a new boss. Credit: Aaron Epstein/Netflix Mashable ImageSpace dominance is slightly more stressful than paper sales. Slightly. Credit: Aaron Epstein/Netflix Mashable ImageEven the Space Force isn't above selfies. Credit: Aaron Epstein/Netflix Mashable ImageAchieving space dominance is no small task for Jimmy O. Yang in 'Space Force.' Credit: Aaron Epstein/Netflix Mashable ImageDiana Silvers plays Mike and Maggie's daughter, uprooted by dad's new job with the Space Force. Credit: Aaron Epstein/Netflix Mashable ImageDr. Mallory (John Malkovich) explaining what is no doubt a very important piece of paper. Credit: Aaron Epstein/Netflix Mashable ImageDon Lake rounds out the cast of Netflix's 'Space Force.' Credit: Aaron Epstein/Netflix

Space Forcewas created by Carell with The Office's Greg Daniels, described by Netflix as "a new kind of workplace comedy." It stemmed in part from Donald Trump's 2018 comments about establishing an independent Space Force, which he went on to do in 2019.


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Space Forcehits Netflix on May 29.

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