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Sometimes things just line up in a perfect way, and you can say that about the release of Project Hail Mary. The critically acclaimed Ryan Gosling-led film<\/a> coincidentally came out right before real-life astronauts launched into space on Artemis II on a mission to loop around the moon. That marked the first crew-faced mission to go around the moon since 1972, and it all remains incredibly exciting. Luckily, the astronauts actually got to see the the aforementioned movie before taking off, and we now have their thoughts.<\/p>\n Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen said that himself and the other crewmates heading around the moon had the opportunity to screen Project Hail Mary with their families, via a report from The Guardian<\/a>. He called the experience a \u201creal treat,\u201d which is a glowing review coming from a real life astronaut. During a live TV event by the Canadian Space Agency, Hansen — the first non-U.S. citizen to fly to the moon — further elaborated on how he feels about sci-fi entertainment in the wake of seeing Gosling’s latest movie, saying:<\/p>\n Art imitates science and vice versa. I thought it was just such an inspirational example \u2013 somebody who goes out there and just gets what was done to save humanity. It\u2019s a pretty extraordinary example that we can all follow.<\/p>\n This is a pretty huge endorsement, especially considering what the Artemis II crew is embarking on in the name of science. For context, Phil Lord an Chris Miller’s, sci-fi blockbuster Project Hail Mary, follows Ryland Grace (Gosling), a teacher who wakes up with amnesia while on a spaceship. His mission is to save Earth from becoming victim to an Astrophage, which could dim the sun. And, along the way, Grace befriends a rock-like creature he eventually names Rocky.<\/p>\n While in real-life Earth isn\u2019t currently under that kind of threat, Gosling\u2019s character exemplifies the intelligence and determination needed to save humanity, as well as extraordinary courage. The stakes may be different, but I’d like to think the Artemis crew can relate to this bravery.<\/p>\n More on Project Hail Mary<\/p>\n Ryan Gosling in a NASA suit in Project Hail Mary<\/p>\n Phil Lord And Chris Miller Asked Neil DeGrasse Tyson How Project Hail Mary Did With The Science: ‘How Did We Do?’<\/a><\/p>\n While Project Hail Mary is definitely a work of fiction, a lot of elements of the story are rooted in real life science. It’s based on Andy Weir’s 2021 novel<\/a> of the same name,<\/a> and the Ryland Grace character uses quantum physics, chemistry and biology to get out of his situation, tactics that have real-life scientific backing. Despite the high level of intellect used for the plot points, and Gosling\u2019s difficulty with the \u201cscience math\u201d<\/a> that was prevalent in the script, PHM is still incredibly accessible<\/a>. The movie focuses just as much on the story and the heart as it does getting the science right.<\/p>\n Based on this review from the Artemis II crew member, it seems like the astronauts didn\u2019t just appreciate the science that went into making Lord and Miller’s movie as grounded as possible. They also appreciated the heart and soul of Gosling\u2019s character. PHM is truly a triumph, in my eyes and deserves all of the flowers it’s getting. So I can\u2019t imagine a better send off for the Artemis II crew before their outer-space journey. Gosling also reportedly sent best wishes to the crew before the launch, which makes this all even sweeter.<\/p>\n![\"Ryan](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f6f742b63aef8800ceaf6022b5406e1a.jpeg\"\/)
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