Here is the book summary. Do skip if you feel this might be in spoiler territory. “An intergalactic odyssey of love, ambition, and self-discovery. Orphaned as a boy, raised in the Czech countryside by ...

This definitely does not feel like a comedy. And the wife’s role seems to be quite small. Today’s Indiewire article says production is already underway. Therefore, my guess is that Mulligan’s role IS ...