"Be Fascinated"

20 May 2026

30s

Shine a light on me.

Released by Amazon MGM Studios in the US, the film adaptation 'Project Hail Mary' exceeded expectations both critically and commercially. Keen to strike while the cosmic iron is hot, Amazon subsidiary Audible presents a 30" ad where the protagonist listens to—you guessed it—'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir.

Like many Audible ads before it, this one lets the book bleed into the real world somewhat, with gravity and physics subject to change. The way ceiling lights and desk lamps are drawn to the woman like she's drawn to the tale of Ryland Grace aboard the Hail Mary is neatly done, as is the alien soundtrack that underlines where a good listen takes us.

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