Where was Project Hail Mary shot? Revisiting key filming locations of the upcoming Ryan Gosling sci-fi film

Project Hail Mary is the forthcoming film in the science fiction adventure genre. Phil Lord and Christopher Miller direct it, while Drew Goddard has penned the screenplay. The film is an adaptation of Andy Weir's namesake 2021 novel. It will be released on March 20, 2026. Here's the official synopsis as per Letterboxd:

Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction… but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone.

Let's explore all the shooting locations.

Project Hail Mary filming locations revealed

Greig Fraser is the cinematographer of Project Hail Mary. The shooting began on June 3, 2024, and concluded on October 26, 2024.

1) Southsea, Portsmouth

Ryan Gosling was spotted shooting the film in the Southsea region of the United Kingdom. Southsea is a seaside resort located in Portsmouth, Portsea Island in Hampshire. The region has served as a main shooting location for several films, including Tomorrow Never Dies and Les Misérables.

2) London, United Kingdom

The shooting began in London on June 3, 2024. Several scenes were shot in the city, with Gosling and Sandra Huller spotted in multiple locations. London has remained a favorite of filmmakers and has been used in countless films and television shows.

More about Project Hail Mary

Project Hail Mary is produced by Amy Pascal, Ryan Gosling, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Aditya Sood, Rachel O'Connor, and Andy Weir. It's the first directorial work of Lord and Miller since 2014's 22 Jump Street. The film's cast members include,

Ryan Gosling as Dr. Ryland Grace
Sandra Hüller as Eva Stratt
Orion Lee as Xi
Lionel Boyce as Officer Steve Hatch
Liz Kingsman as Annie Shapiro
Ken Leung as Yáo Li-Jie
Milana Vayntrub as Olesya Ilyukhina
James Ortiz as Rocky

In a July interview with Variety, Ryan Gosling spoke about playing the role of Ryland Grace in the film. He said,

“I connected to his reluctance. Aside from the fact he has a doctorate in molecular biology, he’s an ordinary person in an extraordinary situation. He reacts to a lot of things the way I might or a lot of us might. He’s terrified appropriately of the task at hand."

He added,

"He’s somebody who gave up on himself on Earth, and he’s given an opportunity to believe in himself again. It’s inspiring to go through this journey with him because he somehow finds the courage to put one foot in front of the other and keep going.”

The film is based on Any Weir's book. His earlier book, The Martian, was also adapted into a film by Ridley Scott. Project Hail Mary will release on March 20, 2026.