Ryan Gosling pauses interview to check on journalist who called in from broken-down bus in the desert

The journalist chose to conduct the interview outside while waiting for help after his Grand Canyon tour bus broke down CultureFilmNewsRyan Gosling pauses interview to check on journalist who called in from broken-down bus in the desertThe journalist chose to conduct the interview outside while waiting for help after his Grand Canyon tour bus broke downBrittany Miller Wednesday 04 March 2026 01:01 ESTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popoverRelated: Ryan Gosling notices 'suspicious' detail in Alison Hammond's interview notesYour support helps us to tell the storyRead moreSupport NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.Your support makes all the difference.Read moreRyan Gosling had bigger concerns than promoting his film while interviewing a journalist who dialed in from the middle of the desert.Gosling was doing a press junket for Project Hail Mary — his new film based on the popular 2021 sci-fi book by Andy Weir — when journalist Jake Hamilton appeared via video link.“Do you have help on the way?” the actor asked Hamilton after joking that he looked like he was appearing from the inside of a volcano.“You look like Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible, the one where he’s climbing,” he continued, referencing the red rocks surrounding the reporter. “This is amazing. I don’t want you to be stranded, but the production value on this… Do you technically need a permit to shoot there? It’s like you’re doing a Western!”During an interview for his upcoming film, ‘Project Hail Mary,’ Gosling stopped to ask the journalist if he was OK amid being in the desert following his tour bus breaking down (AFP/Getty/ Jake's Takes/Youtube)The interviewer explained that before speaking with the La La Land star, he had been on a Grand Canyon bus tour — which unexpectedly broke down.“Obviously, I would do anything not to miss an interview with you,” Hamilton told the Oscar nominee.Gosling paused several more times during the interview to check whether the journalist had enough supplies to last in the desert, which Hamilton confirmed he did.“You sure? You’re sure you have enough water for everyone? Because that could get ugly… I am worried about your hydration. You got a power bar?” Gosling continued.“I definitely want to hear that you got out of this,” the actor told Hamilton at the end of the interview.The reporter later shared the interview clips on his Instagram alongside the caption, “That moment you have to interview Ryan Gosling…but your tour bus broke down in the middle of the desert.”People were quick to turn to the comments afterward, commending both Hamilton for his commitment to still doing the interview and Gosling for his adamant concern for the journalist.“No need to discuss the movie tbh, this is the best interview ever done. Ryan interviewing you about your tour bus breaking down is epic lol,” one person wrote.Another person agreed, “I actually cannot get over this. From the commitment to the interview to Ryan’s concern for your well-being, this is too good.”In Project Hail Mary, Gosling plays a schoolteacher tasked with traveling into space to save the world. The cast also includes Anatomy of a Fall star Sandra Hüller, Lionel Boyce, Ken Leung and Milana Vayntrub. It is directed by The Lego Movie’s Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.The film is scheduled for release in theaters March 20.More aboutRyan GoslingjournalistJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesCommentsMost popularPopular videosBulletinRead next