Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s Project Hail Mary is scheduled for release in the U. S. on March 20, 2026. Based on Andy Weir’s 2021 novel, the sci-fi adventure film is directed and produced by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, along with a screenplay by Drew Goddard. Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, Milana Vayntrub, Ken Leung, Lionel Boyce, Liz Kingsman, Orion Lee, and James Ortiz star in the film. Their performances help drive the narrative of the interstellar rescue mission at the center of the story. Main cast and characters of Project Hail Mary 1) Ryan Gosling as Dr. Ryland Grace Ryan Gosling plays Dr. Ryland Grace, a molecular biologist-turned-schoolteacher who awakens alone aboard a mysterious spacecraft with no memory of his identity or mission. As his fragmented memories return, he discovers he is the sole surviving astronaut sent to the Tau Ceti system on a desperate mission to save Earth from an extinction-level energy crisis. Gosling is a Golden Globe Award-winning Canadian actor known for his roles in La La Land, Drive, The Nice Guys, Blade Runner 2049, and First Man. Beyond acting, he is also a musician; his band, Dead Man’s Bones, released a self-titled debut album and toured North America in 2009. Outside of entertainment, Gosling co-owns Tagine, a Moroccan restaurant in Beverly Hills, California. He is also an active humanitarian, supporting various projects. 2) Sandra Hüller as Eva Stratt Sandra Hüller stars as Eva Stratt, the commanding and uncompromising leader of the Hail Mary Project. She receives urgent worldwide authority to organize the team and shape choices that affect humanity’s survival. As she never wavers, Stratt becomes central to the plot through decisive action. Sandra Hüller, a German actress, appears in films from Germany, Austria, the UK, France, and the US. She gained global recognition for her roles in Toni Erdmann, Anatomy of a Fall, and The Zone of Interest. 3) Milana Vayntrub as Olesya Ilyukhina Milana Vayntrub plays Olesya Ilyukhina, an astronaut picked for the Hail Mary mission from the start. As she is highly capable and focused, her role adds depth to the portrayal of teamwork across nations in the movie. Milana Vayntrub appears in Other Space, This Is Us, and has also featured in Werewolves, alongside several other comedy roles. She is also recognized for her activism and voice work. 4) Ken Leung as Yáo Li-Jie Ken Leung plays Yáo Li-Jie, a fellow astronaut chosen for the interstellar mission. His expertise and calm, precise nature add vital balance to the Hail Mary crew. Leung is an American actor known for his roles as Miles Straume in the ABC series Lost (2008-2010), Eric Tao in HBO’s finance drama Industry, and appearances in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Rush Hour, and Old. 5) James Ortiz as Rocky James Ortiz portrays Rocky, an alien engineer from the planet Erid who becomes Ryland Grace’s unexpected companion and ally. Rocky is a non-humanoid, rock-like being with five limbs, portrayed through an innovative combination of puppetry and CGI. James Ortiz is a New York City-based actor, director, designer, and puppeteer whose creative work spans film, theatre, and visual storytelling. Known for his role in The Woodsman (2016). Supporting cast of the movie The supporting cast includes: Lionel Boyce Liz Kingsman as Shapiro Orion Lee as Xi Daniel R. Hill Project Hail Mary (2026) is set for release in the United States by Amazon MGM Studios on March 20, 2026. Also read: Live-action Legend of Zelda movie reveals first look at Zelda and Link.
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