Rewind to October 13, 2025 - Southsea locals were in awe that Barbie star, Ryan Gosling, was filming on South Parade Pier for his latest film Project Hail Mary, which will take to cinema screens on Friday, March 20.
Donning a bright yellow rain jacket, the 45-year-old actor was spotted by eagle eyed onlookers after the popular pier was taken over by a sea of filming crew.
The film, which is an adaptation of the science fiction novel written by Andy Weir, follows Ryland Grace who wakes up with amnesia, where he slowly realises he was sent on a mission to reverse a solar dimming event that could result in the extinction of humanity.
5. Ryan Gosling spotted in Southsea
South Parade Pier has been turned into a film set where Ryan Gosling is shooting scenes for his new film: Project Hail Mary. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak | Marcin Jedrysiak
6. Ryan Gosling spotted on South Parade Pier, Southsea, Portsmouth on Sunday 13th October 2024 Picture: Habibur Rahman
Ryan Gosling spotted on South Parade Pier, Southsea, Portsmouth on Sunday 13th October 2024 Picture: Habibur Rahman | Habibur Rahman
7. Ryan Gosling, Southsea
Ryan Gosling spotted on South Parade Pier, Southsea, Portsmouth Picture: Habibur Rahman | Habibur Rahman
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8. Ryan Gosling
Katha Rodrick has captured the moment that Ryan Gosling left South Parade Pier after a morning of filming for Project Hail Mary. | Katha Rodrick