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Ryan Gosling Shines in 'Project Hail Mary' Film

3/21/2026

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Project Hail Mary stars Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace, a middle school teacher turned molecular biologist, in a film directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.
The film is now in theaters and centers on Grace's mission to save humanity from a dimming sun.
Critics praise Ryan Gosling's performance and compare it to Tom Hanks.
A viral TV clip shows Anya Taylor-Joy humorously answering a baffling question about her roles.

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Story summary

Project Hail Mary stars Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace, a middle school teacher turned molecular biologist, in a film directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.
The film is now in theaters and centers on Grace's mission to save humanity from a dimming sun.
Critics praise Ryan Gosling's performance and compare it to Tom Hanks.
A viral TV clip shows Anya Taylor-Joy humorously answering a baffling question about her roles.