# Ryan Gosling on Project Hail Mary

> Ryan Gosling says 'Project Hail Mary' felt like a knife in his ribs.
- Title: Ryan Gosling on Project Hail Mary · IndieWire | Shortify
- Summary: Ryan Gosling says 'Project Hail Mary' felt like a knife in his ribs. Ryan Gosling felt 'Project Hail Mary' was a knife in his ribs, leading him to call…
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- Source: IndieWire — https://indiewire.com/features/interviews/ryan-gosling-on-project-hail-mary-rocky-julia-roberts-1235222790
- Author: Jim Hemphill
- Published: 2026-10-20T15:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ryan gosling, project hail mary, julia roberts, quentin tarantino, the only living pickpocket in new york, your mother your mother your mother, entertainment, culture
## Ryan Gosling on Project Hail Mary
Ryan Gosling says the book felt like a knife in his ribs when he read it.

> It felt like this project had a knife in my ribs
## Gosling called directors
Gosling told Phil Lord and Chris Miller to direct the film after reading the book.

> It just took me hostage
## Gosling sought help
Gosling worked with producers to build the best team for the film.

> you’re going to get [producer] Amy Pascal to help you
## Key takeaway

Ryan Gosling felt 'Project Hail Mary' was a knife in his ribs, leading him to call directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller to make the film.