Hilary Swank to feature in Netflix's space drama series "Away"

Oscar winner Hilary Swank will be starring in Netflix's upcoming space drama series "Away". The 44-year-old actor will play Emma Green, an American astronaut who must leave her husband and teenage daughter behind to command an international space crew embarking upon a treacherous mission. Jessica Goldberg will serve as showrunner and writer for the 10-episode series, the streaming giant said in a statement.

Ed Zwick will direct the first episode which will be penned by Andrew Hinderaker. The series, which hails from Universal Television, True Jack Productions, and 6th & Idaho, will be executive produced by Goldberg, Zwick, Hinderaker, Matt Reeves, Adam Kassan, Michelle Lee and Jeni Mulein. Jason Katims will also serve as writer and executive producer.