Project Hail Mary is an upcoming American science fiction film based on the novel by Andy Weir. Directed and co-produced by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and written by Drew Goddard, it stars Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, and Milana Vayntrub.
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| Directed by | Phil Lord Christopher Miller |
| Screenplay by | Drew Goddard |
| Based on | Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir |
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| Cinematography | Greig Fraser |
| Edited by | Chris Dickens |
| Music by | Daniel Pemberton |
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| Distributed by | Amazon MGM Studios |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on March 20, 2026, by Amazon MGM Studios through their Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures label.
Premise
editAstronaut Ryland Grace awakens on a spacecraft with no memory of himself or his mission. He slowly deduces he is the sole survivor of a crew sent to the Tau Ceti solar system in search of a solution to a catastrophic event on Earth. In his search for answers, Grace must rely on his vast array of scientific knowledge, sheer ingenuity, and human will – but he may not have to search alone.
Cast
edit- Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace, a sole survivor astronaut who is on a mission to save humanity
- Sandra Hüller as Eva Stratt, Ryland's superior
- Milana Vayntrub as Annie Shapiro, a crew member
- James Ortiz as the puppeteer of Rocky, an alien Ryland encounters; a voice actor has not been announced
Production
editIn March 2020, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures was nearing a deal to acquire the project, an adaptation of the then-upcoming Andy Weir novel Project Hail Mary, with Ryan Gosling set to star in and produce the film.[1] The rights for the novel were acquired by MGM's Michael De Luca for $3 million.[2] In May, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller were hired to direct and produce the film.[3] Drew Goddard (who previously adapted Weir's The Martian into a feature film) was hired to write the screenplay the next month and the title was tentatively called Hail Mary.[4] In April 2024, Amazon MGM Studios, who acquired MGM in 2022,[5] announced a possible 2026 release window for the film.[6] In May 2024, Sandra Hüller joined the cast of the film, with Greig Fraser hired as cinematographer.[7] In June, Milana Vayntrub joined the cast.[8] Principal photography began on June 3, 2024, in the United Kingdom and wrapped on October 26.[9][10]
Release
editProject Hail Mary is scheduled to be released in the United States on March 20, 2026.[11]
References
edit- ^ Mia Galuppo (March 27, 2020). "Ryan Gosling to Star in Andy Weir Adaptation 'Project Hail Mary'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2020-03-28. Retrieved 2020-03-29.
- ^ Brent Lang; Matt Donnelly (October 30, 2020). "Breaking Down MGM's Costly 'No Time to Die' Dilemma". Variety.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (May 15, 2020). "Phil Lord and Chris Miller to Direct Ryan Gosling Astronaut Film (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
- ^ Kit, Borys (June 18, 2020). "Lord & Miller's 'Project Hail Mary' Enlisting 'The Martian' Scribe Drew Goddard (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
- ^ Maas, Jennifer (March 17, 2022). "Amazon Closes $8.5 Billion Acquisition of MGM". Variety. Archived from the original on April 4, 2022. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
- ^ Schreur, Brandon (April 10, 2024). "Project Hail Mary: Lord and Miller's Sci-Fi Movie With Ryan Gosling Gets Release Window". ComingSoon.net.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (May 29, 2024). "'Anatomy Of A Fall' Star Sandra Hüller To Co-Star Opposite Ryan Gosling In 'Project Hail Mary' Adaptation For Amazon MGM Studios And Producer Amy Pascal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 17, 2024). "Milana Vayntrub Joins Amazon MGM Studios' Upcoming 'Project Hail Mary' Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
- ^ Chitwood, Adam (June 3, 2024). "'Dune' Cinematographer Greig Fraser to Shoot Phil Lord and Chris Miller's 'Project Hail Mary'". TheWrap. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ @chrizmillr (October 26, 2024). "That's a wrap on principal photography on Project Hail Mary!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 18, 2024). "Ryan Gosling, Lord & Miller Amazon MGM Studios Space Adventure 'Project Hail Mary' Sets Launch For Spring 2026". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
