I’ve grown very cautious when it comes to anticipating anything from Ridley Scott. As much as I found interest and intrigue in Prometheus, Scott just hasn’t been hitting on all cylinders for some time now and even I can’t argue against Prometheus naysayers and you won’t find me making arguments for Exodus: Gods and Kings, The Counselor or Robin Hood. So, as much as I want to get excited about The Martian, I’m keeping my expectations in check.
That said, today Empire, People and EW have revealed the first pictures from the upcoming movie based on Andy Weir’s 2012 e-book publication that centers on an astronaut (Matt Damon) who is stranded on a Martian colony and struggles to survive. Back on Earth, NASA tries to mount a rescue mission. Here’s the official plot:
During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring “the Martian” home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible, rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney’s safe return.
The film is set for a November 25 release and Jeff Daniels, Donald Glover, Aksel Hennie, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Mackenzie Davis, Kate Mara and Sean Bean co-star.
You can check out several more pictures below.
