Animators: The Hidden Actors Behind Project Hail Mary’s Breakout Star

Just saw this clip and had to share. It’s one thing to have great production design and puppetry (which this movie has in spades), but seeing the directors specifically highlight the animation work for Rocky really shows how much heart went into the character. The way they blended the practical stuff with Framestore’s VFX is seamless. If you haven't seen the breakdown of how they brought him to life yet, check the video below—it’s a masterclass in character performance.