‘Hollywood still tries to box Indians’, says Project Hail Mary’s Priya Kansara: ‘But there is more diversity, inclusion’
Project Hail Mary has been one of the biggest success stories from Hollywood this year. The Ryan Gosling-starrer has grossed over $500 million at the box office and earned critical acclaim for its story, performances, and visuals. The film’s small star cast also includes Indian-origin actor Priya Kansara, who voices the AI in Ryan’s spaceship. In a recent interview, Priya opened up about the evolving representation of Indians in English films. Priya Kansara on the red carpet for the world premiere of Project Hail Mary in London on March 9, 2026. (Photo by CARLOS JASSO / AFP) (AFP) Priya Kansara on inclusivity in Hollywood In Project Hail Mary, Priya Kansara voiced Mary, a computer in the sponymous spaceship. The actor started her career with a brief role in the British period drama Bridgerton in 2022. In an interview with ANI, Priya highlighted how Indian and South Asian representation has significantly improved since her childhood. “In Hollywood, in terms of opportunities, representation and content, there’s been so much change. Since I was a kid, I used …
