Thornton stars in the title role as a farmer whose big dreams of traveling through space spur him into building a rocket in his barn.
Also joining the cast of "The Astronaut Farmer" are Bruce Dern as Madsen's father and Bruce Willis as a former NASA co-worker of Thornton's.
Michael and Mark Polish wrote the script, which will be produced by Mark Polish, Paula Weinstein and Len Amato.
SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter
