First look pictures for Beau Willimon's 'The First'

First-look images released from Beau Willimon’s brand new drama The First, coming to Channel 4 later this year.

Sean Penn leads an ensemble cast in this near-future drama about a crew of astronauts attempting to become the first humans on Mars. Under the direction of visionary aerospace magnate Laz Ingram (Natascha McElhone), the crew contends with peril and personal sacrifice as they undertake the greatest pioneering feat in human history.