"Movie was inspiring": Artemis II crew's stellar shoutout to Ryan Gosling after watching Project Hail Mary

When the Artemis II crew was in quarantine before their spaceflight, they got a special treat—they watched Project Hail Mary with their families. The crew called it “uplifting and inspiring,” praising Ryan Gosling’s portrayal of someone taking bold action to save humanity. As they are embracing their own journey into space, the film has become a motivating reminder of courage, science, and the human spirit. “Art imitates science and vice versa,” said Jeremy Hansen during a live media interaction from space. The crew’s appreciation comes just days after Ryan Gosling cheered them on at their launch on April 1, 2026, from Kennedy Space Center.