The Challenger
As of April 28, 2026, The Challenger is a feature film that has completed production. The production company attached is The Linson Company. Attached are director Martin Zandvliet; writer Jayson Rothwell; and producers Derrick Brooks, Drew Brees and 7 others. Cast includes Michelle Williams. It was scheduled to start shooting in Los Angeles, CA in May 2019. Production List last updated this listing on April 28, 2026.
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Project Summary
The Challenger will follow the true story of Christa McAuliffe, a New Hampshire high school teacher who was selected to join NASAs Teacher in Space
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Cast & Crew
Directing
| Director | Martin Zandvliet |
Production
| Producer | Derrick Brooks |
| Producer | Drew Brees |
| Producer | Jill Ahrens |
| Producer | Michael Finleyu8 |
| Producer | Art Linson |
| Producer | John Linson |
| Producer | Ben Renzo |
| Producer | Tony Parker |
| Producer | Ryan Ahrens |
Cast
| Cast | Michelle Williams |
Writing
| Writer | Jayson Rothwell |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
Working on The Challenger
The Challenger has finished principal photography. How productions hire crew · Working as an extra · Reaching the production office
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/the-challenger (last updated Apr 28, 2026).