Ryan Gosling Takes on the Universe in Amazon's 'Project Hail Mary' Trailer

Hypebeast

12 hours ago

Summary
The highly anticipated first trailer forAmazon MGM Studios'Project Hail Mary, starring Academy Award nomineeRyan Gosling, has officially landed, offering a thrilling glimpse into humanity's last-ditch effort to save the sun. This sci-fi adventure-comedy, based on Andy Weir's best-selling novel (author ofThe Martian), promises a unique blend of scientific ingenuity, harrowing space travel, and unexpected humor.
The trailer introduces Gosling as Ryland Grace, a reluctant astronaut and middle-school science teacher who awakens from a coma aboard a spaceship light-years from Earth, with no memory of his mission. As his memories gradually return, he pieces together the dire reality: he is the sole survivor of a desperate mission to investigate why all stars, including Earth's sun, are mysteriously dying. Grace, far from a seasoned astronaut, repeatedly protests his qualifications, quipping, 'I put the 'not' in astronaut!'
The trailer quickly reveals a pivotal element from Weir's novel: Grace is not entirely alone. He soon encounters an extraterrestrial life form named Rocky, a five-legged, rock-like alien who becomes his unexpected companion. This budding friendship adds layers of poignancy and comedy to the high-stakes mission, as the two unlikely allies must combine their scientific knowledge to save both their home planets from a cosmic catastrophe. The trailer cleverly teases Rocky's appearance, hinting at his unique design without fully revealing him, building anticipation for this fan-favorite character.
'Project Hail Mary boasts an impressive creative team behind its ambitious narrative. Directed by the acclaimed duo Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (known forSpider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseandThe Lego Movie), and with a screenplay by Drew Goddard (who also adapted Weir'sThe Martian), the film is poised to deliver a captivating blend of spectacle and storytelling. The cast also includes Sandra Hüller, Lionel Boyce, and Ken Leung. Having played Neil Armstrong in 2018's First Man, Gosling is no stranger to space, and his comedic timing showcased in the trailer, combined with the film's grand scope.Project Hail Maryis set for theatrical release on March 20, 2026.