Which Project Hail Mary Character Are You?

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Project Hail Mary is the big-screen adaptation of Andy Weir's bestselling 2021 novel, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller with a screenplay by Drew Goddard. Released in theaters on March 20, 2026, the film quickly became one of the year's biggest box office debuts, pulling in over $140 million worldwide in its opening stretch.

Ryan Gosling stars as Ryland Grace, a science teacher and former molecular biologist who wakes up alone on a spacecraft light-years from Earth with no memory of how he got there. As his memory slowly returns, he pieces together the mission he was sent on: stop a mysterious substance that is dimming the sun and threatening all life on Earth.

Grace isn't entirely alone for long. He forms an unlikely bond with Rocky, an alien engineer played by James Ortiz, whose friendship becomes central to the story's emotional core. The film also stars Sandra Hüller as mission director Eva Stratt, along with Ken Leung, Milana Vayntrub, and Priya Kansara rounding out the cast of scientists and crew working to save humanity.

With its mix of hard science, high stakes, and genuine heart, Project Hail Mary has resonated with both longtime fans of the novel and newcomers alike. So which member of this deep-space mission matches your own personality? Take the quiz to find out.