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Ryan Gosling Is Going To Save Hollywood
Ryan Gosling stars as a science teacher-turned-astronaut who befriends an alien on a mission to save the sun in a $200 million film adaptation by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.
- On March 20, 2026, Project Hail Mary premieres with Ryan Gosling starring as Ryland Grace, who befriends Rocky, the eyeless five-legged alien, in the adaptation of Andy Weir's novel.
- Gosling says the pandemic and Andy Weir's hopeful message influenced his decision to sign onto the film, citing the role's teaching aspect as personal motivation.
- The production blended practical effects with about 50% animation, using Rocky, the puppet, with a multi-operator Armando robot arm, across 2,018 VFX shots.
- Filmmakers hope the movie will draw audiences back to theaters, with Amazon MGM Studios backing the $200/million Project Hail Mary and merchandising including a $100, 830-piece set.
- Lord and Miller's comeback carries big expectations after rebounding with Oscar-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, whose animation shaped Project Hail Mary's visual and relationship emphasis.
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