The author of "Project Hail Mary," Andy Weir, is a former computer science student at the University of California, San Diego. The movie, starring Ryan Gosling, tells the story of a lone astronaut on a mission to save Earth from an impending threat. Other notable alumni include actress Milana Vayntrub, who graduated from UCSD in 2008 with a degree in communications. The film has grossed $80.5 million domestically and $140.9 million internationally.