Christopher Miller and Phil Lord’s adaptation of “Project Hail Mary,” starring Ryan Gosling, has achieved over $300 million at the global box office and received critical acclaim. Amidst its success, author Andy Weir faced backlash for derogatory comments about the “Star Trek” franchise during a podcast. He later apologized to executive producer Alex Kurtzman for his remarks, stating they were an attempt at humor that misfired. Weir highlighted his respect for Kurtzman despite his criticism of the recent “Star Trek” shows. The controversy sparked outrage, particularly from fellow authors. Weir expressed a desire for open dialogue regarding his comments.
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