Why Project Hail Mary’s creators were ‘scared’ about making the sci-fi adaptation

“Project Hail Mary” follows in the footsteps of “The Martian,” both adapted from Andy Weir’s sci-fi novels. While the creative team embraces the exciting legacy left by Ridley Scott and Matt Damon, they admit a certain trepidation about meeting high expectations with Ryan Gosling in the lead and Phil Lord and Christopher Miller behind the camera.

Why Project Hail Mary’s creators were ‘scared’ about making the sci-fi adaptation