Actor Priya Kansara joins Women in Entertainment to discuss her uniquely challenging role as “Mary,” the AI voice of the ship in Project Hail Mary, a role that required thoughtful improvisation, collaboration, and emotional restraint. In this candid conversation, you’ll hear how it was through her dedication to the role on set that the ship was given a name at all. Listen as Priya also reflects on her path from molecular biology and healthcare into acting, the creative lessons she learned working opposite Ryan Gosling, what she’s excited for in her upcoming role on Star City, and why building safe, inclusive spaces in entertainment matters deeply to her.