- Title: Ryan Gosling goes solo in space for film ‘Project Hail Mary’
- Date: 17th March 2026
- Summary: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES (FEBRUARY 27, 2026) (REUTERS) (SOUNDBITE) (English/German) ACTORS, RYAN GOSLING AND SANDRA HULLER, SAYING: Sandra Huller: "I was in heaven. That's what I can say. I've never worked on this level of professionalism and passion and accuracy and humor and lightness and collegial. Is that a word in English?" Ryan Gosling: "I like it. I'm
- Embargoed:
- Keywords: Christopher Miller Phil Lord Project Hail Mary Ryan Gosling Sandra Huller Sci-fi
- Location: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES; UNIDENTIFIED FILMING LOCATIONS
- City: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES; UNIDENTIFIED FILMING LOCATIONS
- Country: US
- Topics: Arts/Culture/Entertainment,Film,North America
- Reuters ID: LVA008283510032026RP1
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text: A great deal of Ryan Gosling’s journey through the film “Project Hail Mary” unfolded in solitude. The “La La Land” actor spent long stretches filming alone on set, or acting opposite an alien creature his character, Dr. Ryland Grace, dubs Rocky.
“A lot of times I’d be locked into the set for hours on end with an earwig,” Gosling told Reuters. “The directors would talk to me through the mic, ready to explore. There’s an experimentation process that keeps it from being a typical blockbuster — it’s not overwhelmed by its own scale.”
Directed by the “Spider-Verse” franchise director duo Philip Lord and Christopher Miller, “Project Hail Mary” opens in U.S. theaters on Friday (March 20).
The science‑fiction drama, adapted from Andy Weir’s bestselling novel, follows mild‑mannered science teacher Grace, who wakes up alone on a spacecraft and slowly remembers he is humanity’s last hope to stop the sun from dying. His mission takes an unexpected turn when he forms an unlikely friendship with an alien partner.
The cast also features Sandra Hüller as Eva, a government official who recruits Grace for the perilous assignment. With their characters leading experts in their fields, Gosling said the actors were well supported behind the scenes.
“We had molecular biologists on set for the experiments, and astronauts advising us,” he said. “We were provided with the best possible team and support system.”
Gosling’s involvement went deeper than starring in the film. Weir, who also wrote the award-winning novel “The Martian,” sent him the unpublished manuscript and urged him not only to take the lead role but to help shape the project as a producer.
“I’ve never had a film take a bigger chunk out of me, but it’s never been more worth it,” the “Barbie” actor said. “It’s been a six‑year journey to this point and just an experience of a lifetime.”
(Production: Rollo Ross) - Copyright Holder: REUTERS
- Copyright Notice: (c) Copyright Thomson Reuters 2026. Open For Restrictions - http://about.reuters.com/fulllegal.asp
- Usage Terms/Restrictions: None