Gosling's Alien Friend in 'Project Hail Mary'

0:00It's March 21st. Here's what's happening in entertainment. In the new sci-fi hit Project Hail Mary, Ryan Gosling stars as a scientist sent on a desperate mission to save Earth from a dying son. World leaders pick him to investigate a nearby star that somehow beat the same threat, hoping his findings can turn things around back home. On the journey, he meets Rocky, a friendly alien from another world facing the exact same solar crisis. Rocky looks like a rocky spider, but turns out smart and eager to team up. They figure out communication using a program that turns Rocky's strange sounds into English speech. Fans love a hilarious moment where Gosling's character tests, voice options for Rocky, including a surprise cameo from Merrill Streep. Gosling reacts in character with real emotion, saying she can do anything, which adds a perfect touch of fun to their friendship. The scene came together with some on-set improv, as directors fed different voices through earpieces to Gosling and Rocky's puppeteer without warning.

1:00They settled on a straightforward male voice by actor James Ortiz, who starts flat but grows more emotional as the story unfolds. This adaptation of Andy Weir's novel brings fresh energy to space adventure, blending heart and humor in theaters right now.