Years ago,Andy Weirs sci-fi novelProject Hail Marywas being optioned as a film withRyan Goslingin the lead role.

No other major filmsif any movies, periodhave that called dibs on that day, according toDeadline.

Project Hail Mary released in 2021 as the technically fourth (and most recent) novel in Weirs career.

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Count as curious to see what comes of the film on March 20, 2026.

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