Andy Weir, author of "Project Hail Mary," has spoken about his love for the Amazon MGM Studios film "" and his experiences with Ryan Gosling, who was also a producer on the movie. He revealed that working with Gosling was an enriching experience and that he was pleased with his portrayal of Ryland Grace, adding "character depth" to the author's original character. Weir also mentioned his love of Diet Coke during interviews, which he said was his preferred beverage during interviews. Despite his busy schedule, Weir admitted to feeling tired due to the Hollywood hype cycle. He also shared his favorite sci-fi film from "Project Holy Mary," which he believes allows for a full range of emotion and personality.