Ryan Gosling’s highly anticipated science fiction movie,Project Hail Mary, has made some significant progress. A report viaVarietyconfirms that filming for the project has now wrapped. This is exciting news for many reasons, but particularly because it suggests that the previously scheduled release date of July 11, 2025, could possibly be brought forward. The film’s production status was revealed by its writer,Drew Goddard, during an interview with Variety where he also teased what audiences can expect from the movie, an adaptation ofAndy Wier’s best-selling bookof the same name.
Project Hail Marymarks Goddard’s second adaptation of a Wier novel, the first of which wasThe Martian, the critically acclaimed 2015 science fiction film starringMatt Damonin the lead. Goddard has now drawn comparisons between the two science fiction movies, teasing that they are very much alike. “If you like ‘The Martian,’ I suspect you’re really going to like what we’re cooking up with ‘Hail Mary,’ Goddard teased. The writer further expressed admiration for the film’s directors,Christopher MillerandPhil Lord, and leading man Gosling, adding: “Chris [Miller] and Phil [Lord] and I have known each other for decades now, and I love their work. And then obviously,Ryan Gosling is one of the staggering talents of our time.”
Goddard’s comparison betweenProject Hail MaryandThe Martianwill serve well to ramp up anticipation for the former, given how successfulThe Martianwas both critically and commercially. Directed byRidley Scott,The Martianreceived 7 Academy Award nominations and earned praise for its blend of wit and thrill without sacrificing scientific credibility. The film was also praised for its skillful interpretation of Wier’s complex narrative from the page to the screen, which is no small feat given how scientifically intricate Wier’s writings tend to be. From Goddard’s update, much of the same can be expected fromProject Hail Mary, and with a bankable star like Gosling in the lead, there’s a chance that the movie will equally perform well in theaters.The Martiangrossed a whopping $630.6 million against a budget of $108 million.
What Is ‘Project Hail Mary About’?
Project Hail Maryfollows Ryland Grace, a brilliant scientist who wakes up alone in space without his memory. Gradually, he begins to piece together his thoughts and becomes aware of just how vital his mission in space is. Earth and its inhabitants are under threat and everyone is counting on Grace to save it from utter destruction.
Project Hail Maryfeatures a stacked cast includingAnatomy of a Fallstar Sandra Hüller whose role in the movie is yet to be revealed. Also cast areMilana Vayntrub,Bastian Antonio Fuentes,Isla McRae, andJames Wright. Back in June, Amazon MGM scheduled the movie fora release on June 28, 2025, however, as production appears to be progressing rather quickly, it won’t be surprising to see the date brought forward, that is given the progress retains the same pace in the post-production department. As always, stay tuned to Collider for more. you’re able to also check outThe Martian,now available to stream on Max, whereit recently dominated the streaming charts.
The Martian
An astronaut becomes stranded on Mars after his team assume him dead, and must rely on his ingenuity to find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive and can survive until a potential rescue.
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