Screenwriter Drew Goddard has had a successful Hollywood career spanning 20 years, largely focusing on Andy Weir's Andy Weir adaptations. His latest project, Project Hail Mary, is set to be directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller and arrives in theaters with a reported budget of $248 million ($200 million after tax credits). Goddard credits the film's high-profile cost as a reason for its success. He credits his success to keeping top-rated broadcast series High Potential on air for seven years and learned from his past work in some of the most celebrated writers rooms. Goddard also discusses the six-year process to get Project HailMary on screen and his strategy for keeping it on the air for a good seven years.