Ryan Gosling Is Best Friends With a Mop Now
Vulture • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Project Hail Mary, directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, earned $80.5 million domestically and $60.4 million internationally, marking the biggest opening of 2026 so far.
- The film’s star, Ryan Gosling, has been promoting the movie by sharing stories about a mop character named "Moppy Ringwald," created on set to keep him company during long solo shoots.
- Gosling described how the directors made a mop with glasses and a dress to serve as his scene partner during isolated filming, allowing him to act out scenes with a sense of companionship.
- The mop character appears briefly in the film during a montage showing Gosling’s character’s mental state while alone in space, symbolizing his loneliness and creativity struggles.
- This unique promotional angle has captured attention, highlighting the filmmakers’ willingness to adapt and support their lead actor’s creative needs.
