Ryan Gosling Stars in Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary Adaptation

Ryan Gosling stars in the upcoming sci-fi film Project Hail Mary, based on Andy Weir's novel, where he plays Ryland Grace, a teacher tasked with saving Earth from a dying sun. The film, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and scripted by Drew Goddard, has received high praise from Weir himself, who expressed great satisfaction with the adaptation after viewing early cuts at San Diego Comic-Con 2025. While the movie alters the book's pacing, notably starting with Grace already in space rather than the Earth-based setup in the novel, the adaptation remains faithful to the source material, including the introduction of a memorable alien character named Rocky. Project Hail Mary is slated for release in March 2026 and is expected to be a major success, following the acclaim of Weir's previous adaptation, The Martian. Gosling's involvement continues his streak of high-profile roles, building on recent hits such as Barbie and The Fall Guy. Despite some creative liberties, the collaboration between Weir, Lord, Miller, and Goddard bodes well for the film's reception among both fans and new audiences.