Project Hail Mary Movie Wraps Filming: Ryan Gosling's New Sci-Fi Epic
28 October 2024

Project Hail Mary Movie Wraps Filming: Ryan Gosling's New Sci-Fi Epic

Directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller have wrapped principal photography on their latest venture, "Project Hail Mary," the eagerly awaited adaptation of Andy Weir's bestselling novel. The production, which commenced in late May in the United Kingdom, concluded after an intensive five-month shooting schedule.

From The Martian to Project Hail Mary: Andy Weir's Journey Continues

Andy Weir, who shot to fame with "The Martian" and its subsequent 2015 Ridley Scott adaptation, has proven himself as a powerhouse in contemporary science fiction. Following his 2017 novel "Artemis," Weir returned in 2021 with "Project Hail Mary," which had its film rights sold before the book even hit shelves.


Star Power and Creative Vision

The film features an intriguing pairing of Ryan Gosling and Sandra Huller in leading roles. With a scheduled release date of March 20, 2026, the production team anticipates an extensive post-production phase to bring the film's ambitious visual effects to life.

A Race Against Time: The Story

Set against the backdrop of an impending solar crisis threatening humanity's existence, "Project Hail Mary" follows the journey of a lone astronaut, Ryland Grace (played by Gosling). Awakening in an unknown star system with no memory of his identity or mission, Grace must piece together not only his past but also find a solution that could save not just humanity, but potentially other life forms across the universe.


Behind the Scenes

The adaptation comes from veteran screenwriter Drew Goddard, known for his work on "The Martian," "World War Z," and "Daredevil." MGM acquired the film rights in early 2020 for $3 million, with Goddard joining the project in July of the same year.


A Fresh Start for Lord and Miller

This marks Phil Lord and Christopher Miller's return to directing following their departure from "Solo: A Star Wars Story," where they were removed by Lucasfilm due to "creative differences" after completing three-quarters of the film. Reports suggested their vision steered too far into comedy territory for the Star Wars franchise, making their approach to "Project Hail Mary" a subject of particular interest among film enthusiasts.