Project Hail Mary

Project Hail Mary

2026

Ryland Grace, a school teacher and scientist, wakes alone on an interstellar spacecraft with no memory of who he is or how he got there. As his memories slowly return, he realises he is the last hope for humanity, sent on a desperate solo mission to find a way to stop a mysterious organism that is draining energy from the sun and threatening all life on Earth. Far from home and facing impossible odds, he makes an unexpected discovery that may offer both companionship and a solution. Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and based on Andy Weir's 2021 novel.

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Directors

  • Phil Lord
  • Christopher Miller

Cast

  • Ryan Gosling
  • Sandra Hüller
  • Milana Vayntrub
  • Ken Leung
  • James Ortiz
  • Lionel Boyce
  • Priya Kansara

Filming Locations

  • Durdle Door

    The iconic Jurassic Coast limestone arch appears in Earth flashback sequences and towards the end of the film.

  • Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory

    Used as the Project HQ; the distinctive radio telescope dishes of this real Cambridge observatory serve as the backdrop for the mission's scientific command centre.

  • Shepperton Studios

    Primary production base for the entire film; the interior of the 'Hail Mary' spacecraft was built on the stages here, with practical sets used to avoid green screen for the zero-gravity and spacecraft sequences. Alien character work also filmed at Shepperton.

  • South Parade Pier

    Earth flashback scenes depicting scientist Ryland Grace's pre-mission life; filmed in October 2024 during rainy weather.

  • The Hemel Hempstead School

    Stands in as 'Grover Cleveland Middle School', where science teacher Ryland Grace delivers key exposition about the Petrova Line.