Ryan Gosling's unrecognizable physical transformation in the trailer for his new film: A Space Odyssey and An Unexpected Friendship

Actor Ryan Gosling returns to science fiction with a surprising physical change in The Salvation Project , an ambitious space blockbuster based on the novel by Andy Weir. The official trailer, released this Monday, previews an epic adventure with comedic elements , as the film's directorial duo, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, has already defined.

In this film, produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Gosling will play Ryland Grace, a biology teacher who wakes up alone on a spaceship , with no memory of his past. He soon discovers that his mission is to prevent the extinction of the Sun, a challenge that forces him to apply unconventional scientific knowledge. The story takes an unexpected turn when an alien creature appears with whom he forms a relationship that will determine the fate of humanity.

The Canadian actor, known for his roles in Blade Runner 2049 and La La Land , takes on a completely different role here. Aside from the marked physical deterioration he displays in the trailer—scruffy, with a very long beard and hair —his performance points to a fusion of existential drama and light comedy, similar to that of The Martian .

With a script by Drew Goddard, responsible for adapting The Martian , and photography by Greig Fraser, Oscar winner for Dune , The Salvation Project is shaping up to be one of the big releases of 2026. Its arrival in theaters is scheduled for March 20 , with international distribution by Sony Pictures and subsequent addition to the Prime Video catalog.

The cast includes names like Sandra Hüller , Lionel Boyce, and Milana Vayntrub. The film promises to be thrilling not only for its apocalyptic premise, but also for the unlikely interstellar friendship that will define its emotional core.