Puppeteer James Ortiz on becoming Rocky, the adorable alien in ‘Project Hail Mary’

Released in March, the new sci-fi flick 'Project Hail Mary' features Puerto Rican puppeteer James Ortiz, who stars opposite ...
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'Project Hail Mary' sound team used surprising animal sounds to create Rocky's alien voice

'With the sound, we’re trying to paint a picture of what is Rocky's sonic soul.' ...

See the Early Stages of How ‘Project Hail Mary’ Brought Rocky to Life

Concept artists Kris Anka and Jesús Alonso Iglesias provided a look into the development of everyone's favorite new alien.
Massachusetts Daily Collegian

‘Project Hail Mary’ turns extraterrestrial wonder into a sentimental buddy movie

Adapted from a novel by Andy Weir and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, “Project Hail Mary” is marketed as the next great science fiction film, built on the one-of-a-kind premise of ...

Ryan Gosling’s Star Power And Chemistry With A Charming Alien Fuel ‘Project Hail Mary’ At The Box Office

"Project Hail Mary," starring Ryan Gosling as a scientist named Ryland Grace who befriends an alien in space, is already ...

“Project Hail Mary”'s secret weapon: How a puppeteer brought humanity to Ryan Gosling's alien BFF

"The real surprise was James Ortiz," the star says. "We were improvising for hours." ...

Meet Rocky, Ryan Gosling's 'diva' alien best friend in 'Project Hail Mary'

Ryan Gosling's "Project Hail Mary" costar is a high-maintenance creature with his own "glam squad." The actor introduces us to Rocky, a lovable alien.
The Christian Science Monitor

Aliens and UFOs still fascinate. ‘Project Hail Mary,’ ‘Disclosure Day’ are proof.

Movies like "Disclosure Day" and "Project Hail Mary" renew our fascination with extraterrestrials and the idea that humankind ...