In this interview, Ryan Gosling talks about why he chose to star in Project Hail Mary and how his family played a role in that decision. Based on the bestselling novel by Andy Weir, Project Hail Mary follows Ryland Grace, a science teacher who wakes up alone on a spacecraft with no memory of how he got there. As his memories slowly return, he realizes he’s humanity’s last hope on a mission to stop a mysterious phenomenon that’s causing the Sun to die. Along the way, he discovers he may not be alone in the universe. During our conversation, Gosling explains the simple rule he uses when choosing projects: making films that his family can watch and enjoy together. That philosophy helped shape his decision to take on this ambitious sci-fi adventure.
Published: March 9, 2026


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