Well, folks, it’s official! Filming for Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s Project Hail Mary has wrapped, and it only took 145 days—roughly the same amount of time it’ll take for you to finally finish that Netflix series you promised yourself you’d binge in a weekend.
Co-director Christopher Miller took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to announce the momentous occasion, stating, “That’s a wrap on principal photography for Project Hail Mary!” It almost sounds like he’s trying to convince us they didn’t just get lost in a British pub for half the shoot. But no, they were working with a solid cast that includes the ever-dreamy Ryan Gosling, the wonderfully versatile Sandra Hüller, and the charming Milana Vayntrub. If they don’t save the world, at least they’ll look good trying.
Filming kicked off on June 3, 2024, with a UK backdrop that is likely more picturesque than a postcard. The anticipation is palpable—like waiting for your significant other to tell you what they want for dinner, but somehow more dramatic and less filled with resentment. Cinematic adaptations of Andy Weir’s novels have a pedigree, with The Martian setting the bar (and the box office) high. If this one’s even remotely as entertaining, we’re in for a treat.
Lord and Miller, known for their knack for blending humor with action in projects like 21 Jump Street and The Lego Movie, could give this film the quirky edge it needs. Here’s hoping they resist the urge to throw in a musical number—it worked for La La Land but would probably feel out of place in a space opera.
As we twiddle our thumbs in anticipation of the release, let’s not forget the lessons of the past: casting Ryan Gosling is a surefire way to get us all to the theater. With Hüller’s rising star status following her critically acclaimed performances, she’s bound to snag some awards buzz—and probably break a few hearts along the way.
Here’s to hoping that Project Hail Mary is as stellar as its title implies. If nothing else, at least you’ll have a reason to discuss existential crises with your friends over popcorn. Cheers to that!
As the dust settles on the set of ‘Project Hail Mary,’ one can’t help but wonder: will Gosling’s brooding charm and Hüller’s fierce intellect be enough to save humanity from cinematic mediocrity, or will this space odyssey merely orbit the black hole of forgettable adaptations? Share your theories below! And for those with an insatiable thirst for more cinematic gossip, be sure to explore other Movie News stories.
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