Ryan Gosling's New Sci-Fi Alien Movie Wraps Filming With Intriguing Tease From Writer: "Gosling Is One Of The Staggering Talents Of Our Time"

Ryan Gosling's new sci-fi movie Project Hail Mary gets an exciting tease as it wraps filming. Project Hail Mary is an alien space sci-fi about an astronaut (Gosling) who is tasked with saving Earth while he is alone in outer space. The sci-fi film is directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and based on a screenplay by Drew Goddard, which adapts a book by Andy Weir. In addition to Gosling, the project features a leading cast including Anatomy of a Fall's Sandra Hüller, Milana Vayntrub, Bastian Antonio Fuentes, Isla McRae, and James Wright.

As per Variety, Project Hail Mary has wrapped filming. As the project's shooting came to a close, screenwriter Goddard also shared some intriguing thoughts on the movie. The writer said that "If you like The Martian, I suspect you’re really going to like what we’re cooking up with ‘Hail Mary.' " He also praised directors Lord and Miller, as well as Gosling and his stardom. Check out the full quote from Goddard below:

“If you like ‘The Martian,’ I suspect you’re really going to like what we’re cooking up with ‘Hail Mary.' 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."

What This Means For Project Hail Mary

The Martian Was Well-Received

Project Hail Mary is connected to The Martian in that both are based on books by novelist Andy Weir. Goddard is experienced with bringing the writer's sci-fi novels to the screen, as he also wrote the script for The Martian for Ridley Scott. Weir's novels can be hard to synthesize for the screen, as they often focus heavily on the science element of science-fiction. The fact that Project Hail Mary is written by someone experienced with adapting Weir's works, and who thinks the Gosling project is good for Martian fans, is a good sign.

Another reason the connection with The Martian is positive is because the former film did very well when it hit theaters. Scott's 2015 sci-fi film ended up nominated for seven Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Actor. The movie also did well at the box office, making over $630 million worldwide on an estimated $108 million budget. Project Hail Mary is another story that will rely on its lead to carry most of the film, making it a promising follow-up movie.

Our Take On The Project Hail Mary Status

Gosling Can Take On The Film With Style

In addition to its connection with The Martian, I think Project Hail Mary's strongest attribute is Gosling. Due to his involvement in Barbie, Gosling is arguably an even bigger star than Damon, with widespread audience appeal. He is also experienced at playing astronauts, because he was the lead in Damien Chazelle's First Man several years ago. He has the kind of charisma to be able to single-handedly carry a film, a quality that will come in handy playing the lead in Project Hail Mary.

Source: Variety