James Ortiz, a performer best known for his work on stage, will portray Rocky, a spider-like alien who helps out Ryan Gosling’s space-traveling science teacher in “Project Hail Mary.” Ortiz’s role was confirmed in the latest trailer for the Amazon MGM Studios release that dropped on Super Bowl Sunday. In a tweet, Christopher Miller, who […]
‘Project Hail Mary’ Casts Puppeteer and Performer James Ortiz as Rocky
Feb 8, 2026 | 4:50 PM