Ryan Gosling reveals why he chose to act and produce Project Hail Mary. The actor praises author Andy Weir for writing an optimistic sci-fi film, perfect for families like his.
The Amazon MGM sci-fi adventure Project Hail Mary is co-directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Phil Lord and Chris Miller, and opens exclusively in theaters on March 20, 2026.
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About Project Hail Mary
Science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship light-years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction… but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone.
The cast also includes Sandra Hüller (Anatomy of a Fall, Requiem), Lionel Boyce (The Bear, Motor City), Ken Leung (Old, Joker: Folie a Deux).
