Project Hail Mary: Sci-Fi Blockbuster

0:00Today is March 19th. Here's what's trending in Entertainment. Project Hail Mary, the hotly anticipated sci-fi film from directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller, has arrived in theaters. Ryan Gosling leads as Ryland Grace, a science teacher who wakes up alone on a spaceship far from earth with no memory of his mission. He has to rely on his smarts to stop a disaster back home. The movie adapts Andy Weir's bestselling novel and is already drawing crowds as an early blogbuster. Critics are raving, with some calling it one of the best sci-fi movies in years. It marks a big return for the directing duo behind hits like 21 Jump Street and the Lego movie. Fans of the book have high hopes and early buzz suggests it delivers on action and smarts. You might spot familiar faces in the crew. Melana Vantra plays Alicia Iljukina, best known as the AT&T commercial star Lily. But she has solid roles and this is us in Werewolves within too. Ken Loon is Yallee

1:00Jean, recognizable from Lost, Star Wars, The Force Awakens, and the new Avatar Live Action series. Live Kingsman brings Annie Shapiro to life, fresh off F1, with Brad Pitt, which snagged in Oscar for Best Sound. Malachi Kirby, as Martin Dubois, has credits in Roots, Black Mirror, and Doctor Who. These actors add depth with their busy Hollywood resumes. Preview screenings kick off this Thursday evening, so catch us soon if you want to beat the rush. Keep an eye on these rising stars in upcoming projects like Practical Magic 2. This DNN story comes to you thanks to our sponsor. Your bedtime ritual just got better. Built in Sound, built in Comfort, S-O-L-I, soleypillow.com