Ryan Gosling's 'Project Hail Mary' focuses on creating movies suited for the big screen.

Ryan Gosling, a prominent Canadian actor, recently attended a press conference in Mexico City on March 13, 2026, to promote his latest film, "Project Hail Mary", where he was photographed by Alfredo ESTRELLA.

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During an interaction with journalists in Paris, Gosling shared his straightforward approach to film-making, stating that at this stage in his life, he only wants to be involved in projects that are worthy of a theatrical experience.

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Gosling's comment comes as he embarks on a global publicity tour for "Project Hail Mary", a sci-fi adventure that tells the story of an astronaut who must save the Earth from a phenomenon that is causing the sun to dim, and in the process, forms an unlikely alliance with an alien named Rocky.

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The film industry is currently facing its own set of challenges, with layoffs on the rise, productions shifting away from California, and streaming platforms impacting box office revenues, prompting the need for A-listers like Gosling to help revitalize the industry.

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Gosling has proven his versatility in films like "Barbie", "Blade Runner 2049", and "La La Land", but has also been part of less successful projects, including "The Fall Guy" and "The Gray Man", which, despite attracting large audiences, received poor critical reviews.

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In "Project Hail Mary", which Gosling co-produced with Amazon MGM Studios, he takes on a solo lead role, alongside the VFX alien Rocky, in an adaptation of Andy Weir's novel, who also wrote "The Martian", a story about a solo astronaut overcoming incredible odds.

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The movie "The Martian" was adapted into a 2015 film starring Matt Damon, and Gosling's latest project follows a similar theme, with the actor playing a science teacher who must rely on his knowledge to piece together his memory and form an alliance with Rocky.

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Gosling expressed his initial intimidation by the challenge of taking on this role, but was drawn to the project due to Andy Weir's unique perspective, which encourages approaching fear with curiosity rather than avoidance.

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The actor noted that the film, a dramatic comedy, was a project he wanted to make for his children and their generation, and that it offered him an opportunity to showcase his range as an actor.

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Reflecting on his three-decade career in Hollywood, Gosling acknowledged that it took him a while to realize he could take on a wide range of roles, including comedy, which he showcased in "Barbie", a departure from his early days in dramatic independent films.

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Christopher Miller, who co-directed "Project Hail Mary" with Phil Lord, praised Gosling's ability to balance drama and comedy in the film, stating that few actors can make audiences laugh and cry in the same scene, and that Gosling's performance felt authentic and true.