'Project Blue Book' to showcase Dr Allen Hynek's obsession with UFOs and its impact on his marriage

The upcoming show features 'Game of Thrones' actor Aidan Gillen as the famous Dr. Hynek, and playing the role of his wife - Miriam 'Mimi' Hynek - will be Laura Mennell

The best thing about History channel's upcoming series, 'Project Blue Book,' is that the titular project was actually a real-life phenomenon that attempted exposing the truth behind the '50s alleged UFO sightings that were reported from the Washington DC area. The next best aspect about the new show is that it is told through Dr. J Allen Hynek - the only civilian to be involved in the project. The series isn't strictly an aliens and UFO's story. The show also goes in depth to reveal what actually happened, while also showcasing a biographical adaptation of Dr. Hynek's involvement and its impact on his marriage.

Hynek - a family man, college professor, and an astrophysicist - reportedly devoted his career to all things extraterrestrial. Charged with the title of the only civilian involved in Project Blue Book and dedicating his life to explaining the unexplainable, Hynek managed to leave behind a legacy after his death in 1986, and it is now up to the new show to showcase his involvement with the project, which lasted 17 years, from 1952 to 1969.

GET THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

Fans speculate on a surprise episode following the series finale, as the franchise expands beyond 'The Boys.'
4 hours ago
The sequel series 'The Testaments' is based on author Margaret Atwood's bestselling 2019 novel of the same name, with Bruce Miller as the showrunner.
6 hours ago
Margo's chaotic battle to win custody of her child came to an emotional end, but her bold career choice has opened the door to more chaos.
6 hours ago
The upcoming Season 4 of the 'Reacher' is based on the Lee Child novel 'Gone Tomorrow,' first published in 2009.
7 hours ago
Sneaky fans share leaked footage of 'The Boys' prequel spinoff online, revealing the known characters in a different era in 'Vought Rising.'
8 hours ago
Another American legend joins Stephen Colbert for a musical performance on the penultimate episode of 'The Late Show' ahead of its big finale.
9 hours ago
With CBS pulling the plug on 'The Late Show,' citing financial reasons, these are 5 major stars who could appear on Stephen Colbert's final episode.
10 hours ago
The season finale will see Sam and Jay fighting to save Woodstone Manor after a business partnership threatens their ownership of the mansion.
13 hours ago
Kylie Minogue reveals that she received a devastating diagnosis in 2021, but could not speak about it until the documentary.
13 hours ago
After an enthralling finale, the focus is on whether 'The Boys' Season 5 Episode 8 has a post-credits scene
14 hours ago