Summary
Ryan Gosling’s upcoming sci-fi movie has already gotten everyone talking, and now the author of the book it’s based on has revealed what they think of the adaptation.
Known for appearing in various genres throughout his career, fromthe romantic dramaThe Notebookto the political thrillerThe Ides of Marchand the action filmDrive, Gosling is a talented star who can step into any role with ease. Whilefans can’t wait to see the sci-fi epicAvatar: Fire and Ashin December 2025, Gosling’s next sci-fi film also looks compelling and exciting. The author of the popular novel that serves as the film’s inspiration saw the movie and had a lot to say about it.
Andy Weir Loves The Project Hail Mary Movie Adaptation Starring Ryan Gosling
As reported byScreenRant,authorAndy Weir, who also wrote the popular sci-fi novelThe Martian, had only positive things to say about theProject Hail Marymovie at 2025’s San Diego Comic Con. He said, “I couldn’t ask for better talent in every aspect” and explained that screenwriter Drew Goddard finished a project before he turned to the film adaptation. Weir said:
“I’ve seen cuts of the film, and it’s really good, guys, It’s really good. These guys, they’re amazing directors, everybody knows that. I couldn’t be happier with how things turned out.”
Considering how challenging it can be to adapt a book for film and TV and please readers, let alone the author, this is good news. Beloved author Stephen King, who has seen the majority of his work adapted for the small and big screen, once saidcreators who change his stories do so “at your own risk"because the end result is often disappointing. From the trailer, it’s clear that the adaptation is fairly close to the book, and although no one can say for sure until they see the entire movie, it doesn’t seem as if any major changes have been made. While readers wereuncertain if theProject Hail Marytrailer spoiled the best part of the book(the alien named Rocky), others believe thatthe charming and unforgettableRocky is a big selling point for the film.
Christopher Miller and Phil Lord directedProject Hail Mary, which tells the story ofRyland Grace, a teacher who is the world’s last hope when the sun begins to die. Gosling hasn’t appeared in many recent films, which makes his casting in the Weir adaptation even more thrilling. Afterplaying Ken in 2023’sBarbie, he played stuntman Colt Seavers in the popular 2024 comedyThe Fall Guy.
Project Hail Marywas published in May 2021, and fans were treated to some fun and exciting clips of the upcoming movie at San Diego Comic Con. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, these included Ryland getting used to zero gravity, considering the mission he’s about to go on, and realizing that he’s awake and on a spaceship. Co-director Miller spoke positively about Rocky the alien and said:
“You would die for this character.”
Project Hail Maryalso stars Lionel Boyce, who is known for his portrayal of pastry chef Marcus onthe FX/Hulu seriesThe Bear, and Milana Vayntrub, who plays an astronaut.Sandra Hüller plays the important character Eva Stratt who runs Project Hail Mary.Along with seeing Gosling’s talents, fans are eagerly anticipating the introduction of Rocky, who isa kind-hearted alienwho is just as memorable as some of the best characters in the sci-fi genre.
