I was waiting for my husband and looking around, and saw matt damon on the cover with the boast of now a major motion picture. The martian author talks programming, getting to mars. A success like the martian comes once in a career for a writer. The martian is a 2011 science fiction novel written by andy weir. Matt damon crashes chris hemsworths interview with jimmy kimmel. Matt damon talks about the martian, fame, and why he took a year off a ridley scott blockbuster lured matt damon back from selfimposed exile from hollywood. A still from the martian starring matt damon credit. The martian author andy weirs new book will take place. Weir, a former software engineer, said he wrote his.
The noted cinema director developed a love of the lonely desert planet once he got over being terrified of the martian. Contrary to what the star of the martian says, the press didnt twist his words about why actors should keep their sexuality private. Producer simon kinberg tells the crazy story of how the martian came together and talks drew goddard, deadpool and deadpool 2, xmen and more. How did you first become involved with the martian. I had done five movies in a row the martian, jason. The film starred a whoswho of hollywood, with matt damon in the lead, joined by jessica chastain, chiwetel ejiofor, jeff bridges, sebastian stan, michael pena and kate mara. Space experts challenge accuracy of the martian the guardian. Matt damon talks about the martian, fame, and why he took a. Director ridley scott makes the most of an excellent script and a firstrate star for a scintillating. The martian is a 2015 american science fiction comedydrama film directed by ridley scott and starring matt damon. Adam savage interviews the martian author andy weir the talking room duration. So, he wrote a novel of his own which has since become a.
It was you can survive, says director ridley scott about the martian, his new epic. The martian is not a movie to glass over details, while the book details every nail biting moment, the movie throws a fair amount in too. Is it possible that the martian takes place in the same. Lets talk about the marvelous ending of the martian. Years ago, i spoke with director ron howard just before his apollo premiered, and he said it was a. The martian not all science fiction hollywood star matt damon, who plays an astronaut in ridley scotts the martian. Simon kinberg on the martian, deadpool, xmen, more collider. Mar 23, 2016 ridley scott, whose film alien defined the look of outer space movies for decades, returned to orbit with the martian, an adaptation of the andy weir book about stranded space botanist mark watney. Im a huge fan of matt damon, and he is great in the martian, as is the mass of supporting cast in space and on earth. If you havent seen or read the martian, come back later. In an interview with the hollywood reporter, damon explained why its a mustread not only for those hoping to learn more about the united states, but for americans, most of all.
May 24, 2015 if the movie poses david bowies question, is there life on mars. It gets people particularly young people excited about history because its your duty to be excited about it. Matt damon, from left, jessica chastain, sebastian stan, kate mara and aksel hennie in the martian. But watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone. But unlike those other movies, the martian forces mark to be an active player in his own rescue. There are spoilers ahead if you havent read the book. Film and books and music art is the best way to tell each other those stories. Is matt damons upcoming film the martian scientific fact. Matt damon portrays the titular hero in the martian. The stranded whatney confronts the many problems that stand in his way of survival on the red planet. Oct 27, 2015 the huge dust storms are extremely fine sand and matt damon wouldnt be hurt if he was in the middle of one. The martin was predated by a few science fiction short stories, mostly wellreceived.
The martian marks the first collaboration between damon and scott in fact, the pair. Another look at stranded matt damon in the martian photos. Since its not fair that klaus dodds and rachael squire get to have all the fun analysing this months movies, i thought id take a stab at parsing the. Another look at stranded matt damon has surfaced with new the martian photos. Astronaut mark watney matt damon gets stranded on mars in the martian. I think the film is about how no one is ever alone, he said in a phone interview. Nov 07, 2015 a bit belatedly, after getting a number of does matt damon know what hes talking about. The end veers slightly from the book, but for the most part it is very close to the story, and they dont take many liberties. The martian author andy weir explains all the ways mars wants to. Oct 02, 2015 is matt damon s new film the martian based on fact or fiction.
Matt damon, playing mark watney in the upcoming film adaptation, out. Sep 24, 2015 matt damon heads an allstar cast in the martian, ridley scotts best film since kingdom of heaven. When andy weir first began publishing the martian on his website, he had little inkling that it would become one of the years bestknown, most celebrated science fiction novels, or a bestseller. Were about to spoil the ending of the martian and the book its based on. The martian ending is a big change from the book but. The martian not all science fiction hollywood star matt damon, who plays an astronaut in ridley scotts the martian, says the idea of man setting foot in mars is well within human reach and could soon be a reality. In a wideranging interview, we chatted with weir about the book, the state of nasa. The martian star appears on the ellen degeneres show following criticism he told gay actors to remain in the closet for the good of their careers during observer interview. The author andy weir envisioned his character, played by matt damon in the coming film, as a macgyver on mars. Sep 30, 2015 the martian s matt damon talks bourne return, politics and pc flubs. As it happens, he had no difficulty conjuring up the feelings of loneliness and isolation he needed for the. Matt damon making the martian was amazing exclusive interview.
Matt damon on working with ridley scott and nasa, and what hed eat if he was lost in space. Matt damon talks about the martian, fame, and why he took. Matt damon makes mars home video the martian, ridley scotts adaptation of andy weirs science fiction novel, stars matt damon as a nasa astronaut stranded on mars after a. The martian brings a nerd thriller into the mainstream. The martian author andy weirs new book will take place on the moon. Legendary director ridley scott who certainly knows his way around outer space, talked to ew about the making of the film, the secret to shooting fast, and his favorite matt damon movies.
This time we also get a glimpse of jeff daniels in the movie. The author of the book the martian, which opens as a movie on friday, said he doubts nasa will reach its goal of sending astronauts to mars by the 2030s. Jun 08, 2015 today brings you a sneak peak of the martian, an upcoming sciencefiction drama in which matt damon plays an astronaut presumed dead who is living on mars after a failed nasa mission. By jacoby bancroft, university of nevada at reno i dont know when the world turned on matt damon. Oct 07, 2015 theres a joke making its way around the internet, saying with saving private ryan, interstellar and now the martian, we are spending way too much money rescuing matt damon. The glib answer is, yes, as mars exists in the interstellar universe, but internal historical evidence suggests no. Sep 03, 2015 to convincingly play an astronaut, you need a technically accurate script. Crown publishing purchased the rights and rereleased it in 2014. Hes not just a fan of this book but of the author, since zinn is an old friend. The moment matt damon broke down when filming the martian damon and director ridley scott sat down with abcs robin roberts for the special, journey to the oscars, airing friday, feb. The story follows an american astronaut, mark watney, as he becomes stranded alone on mars in the year 2035 and must improvise in order to survive. I hadnt remembered seeing any advertisements for it, or seeing it out in theaters, so i picked it up, curious. The martians matt damon talks bourne return, politics. Matt damon appears as a stranded astronaut on mars in the film, coming to theaters in november 2015.
Sep 20, 2015 space experts have challenged the accuracy of a science fiction film starring matt damon that depicts life on mars for a stranded astronaut, claiming the movie is tainted by a few space oddities. Aug 25, 2015 during a manned mission to mars, astronaut mark watney matt damon is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. Matt damon gives you a character that you care about. Matt damon as astronaut mark watneythe eponymous martian. In upcoming movie the martian, matt damon portrays an astronaut who faces seemingly insurmountable odds as he tries to find a way to subsist on a hostile planet.
Nov 24, 2015 how the martians ridley scott replicated mars in the middle east. Seeing him take such a vital and dogged role in his survival endears him. Ive not talked to him but ive read an interview was talking. Oct 02, 2015 with cabin in the woods and lost writer drew godard adapting the book, star matt damon bringing determination, levity, and a boss brand of nerd to the proceedings, the martian is one of the. Matt damon harrowing tale of surviving on mars after being left behind by. In an interview from his home in northern california, mr. Ahead of the films release, in an exclusive interview, matt damon talks to the writer on its similarity with saving private ryan and the loneliness of playing astronaut mark watney. Interview with matt damon mark watney for the martian. Matt damons isolation in the martian parallels his. The martian official astronaut interviews 2015 matt damon.
The martian brings a nerd thriller into the mainstream the new. Ars talks with matt damon on being astronaut mark watney in the. Based on andy weirs excellent book by the same name, the martian is a tale of survival against the. Matt damon on martian scene that made him cry, being a. Sep 29, 2015 i n his new film the martian, matt damon plays an astronaut stranded alone on mars. Matt damon defends comments on gay actors after backlash. Based on a bestselling novel, and helmed by master director ridley scott, the martian features a. Matt damon has backed himself into a corner with hypocritical gay comments nigel m smith. The moment matt damon broke down when filming the martian. Oct 02, 2015 the martian ending is a big change from the book but thats not necessarily a bad thing. The martian, the scifi bestseller praised for its exhaustive attention. Ridley scott narrates a sequence from the martian featuring matt damon. The martian interview matt damon 2015 trailer addict. Matt damon making the martian was amazing exclusive.
It was definitely a first time experience for weir. The martian ending is a big change from the book but that. Judging by the book which i have read, the movie will probably look more like moon 2009, more tongueincheek and sarcastic than, say. How the martians ridley scott replicated mars in the. This is a nod to his previous films the martian and interstellar, in both of which he is left behind on other planets. This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Why nasa and matt damon love the martian why is mars red. An interview with the martian director ridley scott. Andy weir on his followup to the martian, and using. I still feel compelled to do it and i dont know where it is all. When william matt damon is asked if he has been left behind before, he replies, yes. The martian ending is a big change from the book but thats not necessarily a bad thing. The martian s matt damon talks bourne return, politics and pc flubs.
Sep 15, 2015 matt damon talks about the martian, fame, and why he took a year off a ridley scott blockbuster lured matt damon back from selfimposed exile from hollywood. The martian lands in theaters just in time for thanksgiving, november 25th. With cabin in the woods and lost writer drew godard adapting the book, star matt damon bringing determination, levity, and a boss brand of nerd to the proceedings, the martian is. Sep 28, 2015 oscar winner matt damon stars in scifi film the martian as an astronaut stranded on the red planet and talks about his bromance with ben affleck, saying theyd like to work together again.
The martian is a 142 minute movie that opens up with the above mentioned failed nasa mission that ends up deserting team botanist mark watney matt damon on mars thanks to. The science in the martian is great, but the stuff. Matt damon making the martian was amazing exclusive interview duration. Author andy weirs runaway success of scifi novel, the martian. In the martian, the space program is thriving at the point when we send a crew to mars. The martian book the martian andy weir matt damon mark watney book club books books to read film books book 1 book covers the martian online hd. The martian gives matt damons spaceman too much space. Feb 26, 2016 the moment matt damon broke down when filming the martian damon and director ridley scott sat down with abcs robin roberts for the special, journey to the oscars, airing friday, feb. Aug 25, 2015 the martian, starring matt damon, is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated movies of the fall and from the looks of the latest trailer, its easy to see why. Matt damon harrowing tale of surviving on mars after being left behind by his crew, who thought. The book has become a favorite here in the ars orbiting hqits mix of. On march, 2018, matt damon and ben affleck announced they will adopt the inclusion rider agreement in all their. There are a few hard truths you can learn from both the book and soontobereleased film the martian. The martian astronaut mark watney played by matt damon never stops innovating, no matter what.
The bestselling author of the martian on writing his second book, why he chose a female lead, and who might play his characters in the film. Matt damon s isolation in the martian parallels his departure from the hollywood fast lane i got lucky in marrying a woman who isnt in the business, says matt damon of his wife. The star of the martian on falling in and out of favour in hollywood, and why the new bourne will be leaner and meaner than ever. So, he wrote a novel of his own which has since become a bestseller and, now, a blockbuster film. Andy weir, author of the martian programmer andy weir had always longed to read science fiction with a greater focus on science. Opening september 30th overseas and october 2nd in america, the martian is. Matt damon explains why the martian is a love letter to. Matt damon, who gets left behind on mars during a mission, and the commander jessica chastain determined to bring him home.