Project Hail Mary (film)

Project Hail Mary is an upcoming American science fiction film based on the novel by Andy Weir. Directed and produced by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and written by Drew Goddard, it stars Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, and Milana Vayntrub.

Project Hail Mary
Directed byPhil Lord
Christopher Miller
Screenplay byDrew Goddard
Based onProject Hail Mary
by Andy Weir
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyGreig Fraser
Edited byChris Dickens
Music byDaniel Pemberton
Production
companies
  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Lord Miller Productions
  • Waypoint Entertainment
  • Pascal Pictures
  • General Admission
Distributed byAmazon MGM Studios
Release date
  • March 20, 2026 (2026-03-20)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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

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Astronaut 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

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  • 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

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In 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

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Project Hail Mary is scheduled to be released in the United States on March 20, 2026.[11]

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Brent Lang; Matt Donnelly (October 30, 2020). "Breaking Down MGM's Costly 'No Time to Die' Dilemma". Variety.
  3. ^ Kroll, Justin (May 15, 2020). "Phil Lord and Chris Miller to Direct Ryan Gosling Astronaut Film (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Schreur, Brandon (April 10, 2024). "Project Hail Mary: Lord and Miller's Sci-Fi Movie With Ryan Gosling Gets Release Window". ComingSoon.net.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 17, 2024). "Milana Vayntrub Joins Amazon MGM Studios' Upcoming 'Project Hail Mary' Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ @chrizmillr (October 26, 2024). "That's a wrap on principal photography on Project Hail Mary!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  11. ^ 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.
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