Draft:Project Hail Mary (film)

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Project Hail Mary
Directed byPhil Lord
Christopher Miller
Screenplay byDrew Goddard
Based onProject Hail Mary
by Andy Weir
Produced by
StarringRyan Gosling
Production
companies
Distributed byAmazon MGM Studios
Release date
  • March 20, 2026 (2026-03-20)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Project Hail Mary is an upcoming American science fiction film directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Written by Drew Goddard, based on the book of the same name by Andy Weir, the film stars Ryan Gosling.

The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on March 20, 2026, by Amazon MGM Studios through the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures label.

Plot[edit]

A sole surviving astronaut on a spaceship is tasked with saving humanity.

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

It was announced in March 2020 that Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures was nearing a deal to acquire the project, an adaptation of Project Hail Mary, a then-upcoming Andy Weir novel, with Ryan Gosling set to star in and produce the film.[1] The rights for the novel was 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 was hired to write the screenplay the next month and the title is 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]

Principal photography is scheduled to begin in June 2024 in the United Kingdom.[7]

Release[edit]

Project Hail Mary is scheduled to be released in the United States on March 20, 2026.[8]

References[edit]

  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. ^ Prasad, Sumith (February 1, 2024). "Project Hail Mary Starring Ryan Gosling to Begin Filming in June". The CinemaHolic. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  8. ^ 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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