# Ep. 40 - Ryan Gosling, Phil Lord, Chris Miller, James Ortiz talk Project Hail Mary, theatrical experiences, Greig Fraser, cinematography, Daniel Pemberton, Teachers, Puppetry, Place Beyond The Pines

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Published: 2026-03-20T03:07:33+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevin-mccarthy03/episodes/Ep--40---Ryan-Gosling--Phil-Lord--Chris-Miller--James-Ortiz-talk-Project-Hail-Mary--theatrical-experiences--Greig-Fraser--cinematography--Daniel-Pemberton--Teachers--Puppetry--Place-Beyond-The-Pines-e3gnbci
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## Resource

NOTE: There are some spoilers in the Phil Lord & Chris Miller interview. While the spoilers are relatively vague, I'd recommend listening to that section after you've seen the film. Interviews with Ryan Gosling, Chris Miller and Phil Lord: Conducted February 25th, 2026. Interview with James Ortiz: Conducted on March 17th, 2026. This episode features three interviews for Project Hail Mary. Starting with Ryan Gosling, then Phil Lord & Chris Miller & ending with James Ortiz, who is the voice and puppeteer behind the character of Rocky. We talk favorite theatrical experiences, filmmaking, Greig Fraser, cinematography, Daniel Pemberton, Teachers, Puppetry, Place Beyond The Pines, Drive. #ryangosling #projecthailmary #phillord #chrismiller #jamesortiz #movies #cinema #greigfraser #danielpemberton #drive #theplacebeyondthepines #fatherhood #rocky #teachers #imax #aspectratios #film

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