Mike Wong
Astrobiologist and planetary scientist at Carnegie Science who researches and comments on extraterrestrial life concepts and served as an expert guest on the episode.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 25min
‘Project Hail Mary’ brings a new kind of alien to the big screen
Andy Weir, bestselling sci-fi novelist and producer of the film adaptation, shares on-set stories and creative choices. Mike Wong, astrobiologist and planetary scientist, reflects on truly alien life and scientific perspective. They discuss a sun-dimming microbial threat, designing a non-humanoid alien named Rocky, and how filmmakers build empathy for a faceless creature.
