Logan, Scotty, and Sam dive into the highly anticipated 2026 film adaptation of Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary. Starring Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the movie clocks in at a hefty 2 hours and 36 minutes. We talk about our early screening theater experience, why the marketing team spoiled way too much in the trailer, and how perfectly the filmmakers brought this story to life. Stick around for our spoiler-free takes up front, followed by a massive deep dive into the plot, the Astrophage, and our final ratings.
Chapters (with SPOILERS):
00:00:15 - Intro and our first Sunday morning podcast ever
00:02:27 - Early screening theater issues and projectionist delays
00:07:34 - Cast details, crew, and the 2 hour 36 minute runtime
00:12:16 - Pre-spoiler warning: Avoid the movie trailer!
00:15:45 - Spoiler Alert! Diving into the plot
00:18:39 - Ryland Grace's amnesia and high school flashbacks
00:23:06 - Discovering Astrophage and the dying sun
00:30:40 - The massive alien ship and meeting Rocky
00:41:38 - The big reveal: Grace was forced onto the mission
00:54:04 - Final ratings and why it's a perfect adaptation
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About the Film:
OPENING DATE: March 20, 2026
RATING: PG-13
RUNNING TIME: 2 hrs 36 minutes
DIRECTED BY: Phil Lord & Christopher Miller
SCREENPLAY BY: Drew Goddard, based on novel by Andy Weir
PRODUCED BY: Amy Pascal, p.g.a., Ryan Gosling, Phil Lord, p.g.a., Christopher Miller, p.g.a., Aditya Sood, p.g.a., Rachel O'Connor, p.g.a., Andy Weir
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Patricia Whitcher, Drew Goddard, Lucy Kitada, Nikki Madia, Sarah Esberg, Ken Kao
CAST: Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, Lionel Boyce, Ken Leung, Milana Vayntrub
SYNOPSIS: Science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction...but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone.
Website and Socials:
Hashtag: #ProjectHailMary
Facebook: @ProjectHailMary
Instagram: @ProjectHailMary
X: @ProjectHailMary
Official site: ProjectHailMary.com
Publicity Materials: Link
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