Ryan Gosling film inspired Artemis II astronauts before historic Moon journey

WorldMovie
7 Apr 2026 • 2:31 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • The Artemis II crew watched Ryan Gosling's new film, Project Hail Mary, while in quarantine before their historic mission to the Moon.
  • Astronaut Jeremy Hansen described the science fiction film as a “real treat” and an “uplifting and inspiring” example of saving humanity.
  • The film, starring Gosling as a science teacher tasked with saving the world, has become the highest-grossing Hollywood film of the year, surpassing Avatar.
  • The Artemis II crew recently made history by becoming the first astronauts in over 50 years to fly around the Moon and journey farthest from Earth.
  • Ryan Gosling sent a video message to the crew, wishing them luck before they embarked on their record-breaking space adventure.

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