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Producer Jennifer Davisson on developing 'The Right Stuff' for television

Actor Patrick J. Adams on introduction to 'The Right Stuff'

Actor Jake McDorman on introduction to 'The Right Stuff'

Casting Jake and Patrick

Approach to researching real life characters

Approach to production design

Most impressive side of the physicallity requirements of Mercury astronauts

Delivering a "less sanitized" look at Mercury 7

Role of LIFE Magazine journalists

How has your perspective changed about these figures in history

What would a second season look like?

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The inspiring story of the original U.S. space program is told in a new National Geographic original scripted series for Disney+, “The Right Stuff.” Stacey Wilson Hunt interviews actors Patrick J. Adams (John Glenn), Jake McDorman (Alan Shepard) and executive producer Jennifer Davisson about making their gritty depiction of the astronauts’ competition with both the Russians and each other to be first in space.  

The inspiring story of the original U.S. space program is told in a new National Geographic original scripted series for Disney+, &ldquo;The Right Stuff.&rdquo; Stacey Wilson Hunt interviews actors Patrick J. Adams (John Glenn), Jake McDorman (Alan Shepard) and executive producer Jennifer Davisson about making their gritty depiction of the astronauts&rsquo; competition with both the Russians and each other to be first in space.&nbsp;&nbsp;

THE MAKING OF is an ongoing podcast series from National Geographic Channels and National Geographic Documentary Films featuring in-depth interviews with some of the talented people responsible for the network’s award-worthy programming. Hosted by Chris Albert, National Geographic EVP of Global Communications & Talent Relations, the series features discussions with individuals who are both in front of the camera and also those behind the scenes.

THE MAKING OF is an ongoing podcast series from National Geographic Channels and National Geographic Documentary Films featuring in-depth interviews with some of the talented people responsible for the network&rsquo;s award-worthy programming. Hosted by Chris Albert, National Geographic EVP of Global Communications &amp; Talent Relations, the series features discussions with individuals who are both in front of the camera and also those behind the scenes.