The release of Project Hail Mary got us thinking about cinematic scientists. From brilliant problem-solvers racing against extinction to obsessive minds pushing too far, these mad scientists, inventors and adventurers often sit at the intersection of discovery and danger and make compelling characters for some fantastic films.

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