‘Project Hail Mary’: What makes Rocky more than a character |
An alien named Rocky, ‘Project Hail Mary’, captivated the audience even though he had no face. His energetic personality, initially misunderstood by his puppeteer, became his defining characteristic. The filmmakers used elaborate marks and subtle movements to convey emotion, mixing practical puppets with CGI. This rigorous creation process, focusing on performance and physical presence, made…