Priya Kansara Sheds Light on Her Role in 'Project Hail Mary'

British-Indian actor Priya Kansara recently opened up about her experience working alongside Ryan Gosling in the sci-fi film 'Project Hail Mary', where she voiced the character 'Mary'. Kansara, originally terrified to work with the Hollywood star she admired, found solace in Gosling's collaborative approach.

Growing up in London, Kansara nurtured dreams of acting, spurred by a deep-rooted love for Bollywood cinema. Despite earning a degree in molecular biology, she pursued acting full-time, ultimately landing roles in popular projects such as 'Bridgerton' and 'Polite Society'.

In 'Project Hail Mary', directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, Kansara enjoyed the unique opportunity to record live on set, closely interacting with Gosling. Her experience highlighted Hollywood's improvisational style, further encouraging her to embrace discomfort as a means to grow as an actor and storyteller.