Lord & Miller Bounce Back with Project Hail Mary

0:00Today is March 20th. Here's what's trending in Entertainment. Phil Lord and Chris Miller face the big setback when they were removed from directing solo a Star Wars story back in 2018. Midway through production, Ron Howard stepped in to finish the job. Fast forward to now, and the duo has bounced back with their new sci-fi hit Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling. It's their first joint directorial effort since 2014's 22 Jump Street. The pair, known for blockbusters like The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street, turned that tough experience into a positive. They built strong ties with crew members during those 90 days on solo, and many returned for this project. In reflection shared recently, Lord and Miller emphasized how the challenges made them better filmmakers. They focused on the lessons learned and the creative sparks from collaborating across departments rather than dwelling on the split. Key crew from cellos effects, creature shop, sound, and costumes joined Project Hail Mary. That expertise shown in crafting the rocky alien character

1:04through clever puppetry, boosting their confidence in practical effects. Those connections and skills have paved the way for this fresh space adventure. Proving tough times can fuel even bigger successes in Hollywood. Project Hail Mary is playing in theaters everywhere.