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Julia Roberts Built Ryan Gosling a New Puppet Friend
21 Oct
Summary
- Ryan Gosling found filming Project Hail Mary isolating.
- Julia Roberts created a new puppet, named Moppy Ringwald.
- The film Project Hail Mary was a box office success in 2026.
In 2026, Ryan Gosling shared the profound isolation he faced during the filming of the critically acclaimed and box office hit, Project Hail Mary. The actor found performing opposite the alien puppet, Rocky, to be a significant challenge, even comparing it to the difficulties faced with the Jaws shark.
Gosling's isolation was eased when he met Julia Roberts, who generously invited him to her own film set to boost his morale. Roberts further assisted Gosling by creating a novel puppet, affectionately named Moppy Ringwald, to serve as a scene partner for his role.
Project Hail Mary, which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime, has garnered praise for Gosling's performance. There is anticipation regarding potential award season nominations for his work in the successful 2026 release.
