Usually, when a big Hollywood sci-fi film starring a major movie star makes over half a billion dollars, a sequel is inevitable. However, in the case of Project Hail Mary starring Ryan Gosling , we think leaving the story alone is the right move. Since its release in March, Project Hail Mary has become one of the biggest hits and most talked-about films of the year. Audiences love it, and, as one would expect, talk of a sequel began almost immediately . How could it not? The people in charge would be silly not to at least consider how they could keep the goodwill (and cash) flowing. The prevailing thought, however, is that a sequel can’t and won’t happen without the input of Andy Weir. Weir wrote Project Hail Mary, the novel, in 2021 and hasn’t released another book since. He’s said to be working on a new one, but what it’s about remains a secret. What we do know is that he’s never written a sequel, and the new book is definitely not a sequel to Project Hail Mary.…