Ryan Gosling Unrecognizable in Sci-Fi Epic: Project Hail Mary Trailer Drops!
SHOCKING TRANSFORMATION! Ryan Gosling Unrecognizable as Astronaut Ryland Grace in Amazon MGM's Project Hail Mary
Get ready for a cosmic adventure like no other! The trailer for Amazon MGM's Project Hail Mary has dropped, and it's a game-changer. Starring none other than A-List heartthrob Ryan Gosling, the film is based on author Andy Weir's 2021 novel of the same name.
But before we dive into the juicy details, let's talk about Gosling's transformation. The actor, known for his dashing good looks and charming smile, has undergone a stunning makeover for his role as Ryland Grace, a bookish school-teacher turned astronaut. Gone are the smooth, chiseled features we're used to seeing on screen; instead, we have a long-haired wig and a scruffy beard that will leave you wondering if it's really him under there.
The trailer opens with Gosling waking up in a disheveled state, confused and wondering where he is. He has no memory of his past or how he ended up on the spaceship. As he stumbles through the ship, he declares repeatedly, "I'm not an astronaut!" The event leading up to him going to space is revealed, showing Ryland as a middle school teacher with a PhD in molecular biology who's recruited by a space force to figure out why the stars, including the sun, are dying out.
As the trailer unfolds, we learn that Ryland is on a "Hail Mary" mission – a last-ditch effort to stop the stars from dying and save all life forms. He expresses hesitation at being tasked with saving the universe, saying, "I understand the stakes, I do. But my place is in the classroom." However, when he's told he'll die along with everyone else if he doesn't take on the mission, he changes his mind.
The trailer takes a heartwarming turn as we see Ryland shave off his tangled beard and break down in tears at the enormity of the task ahead. As the stakes grow higher, we're treated to some comic relief when Ryland tries to teach an alien (yes, you read that right – an ALIEN!) how to play Hacky Sack and do a thumbs-up.
The film's soundtrack features Harry Styles' hit single "Sign of the Times," which perfectly captures the sense of urgency and hopelessness as Ryland and his new extraterrestrial friend work together to save the universe.
Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, Project Hail Mary is set to hit theaters on March 20, 2026. The first footage debuted at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, where Gosling took a playful swipe at his directors, saying they're only happy when they make you do the "very rare and coveted laugh-cry."
Gosling himself called the film "insanely ambitious" and said it's why people go to the movies – and he's not just saying that because he's in it! The actor is also a producer on the film, which co-stars Sandra Hüller (known for her roles in 2023's The Zone of Interest and Anatomy of a Fall).
The screenplay was written by Drew Goddard, based on Weir's novel. With its mind-blowing premise, stunning visuals, and Gosling's unrecognizable transformation, Project Hail Mary is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about films of 2026.
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