Over the past few weeks we’ve seen several images from The Martian, the upcoming sci-fi from director Ridley Scott (Prometheus) [check them out here, here and here], and now a viral video has arrived online featuring Matt Damon’s astronaut Mark Watney as he introduces the crew of the Ares 3 before their mission launch. Check it out here…
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 Martian is set for release on November 25th in the States and November 27th in the UK, with Matt Damon leading a cast that also includes Kate Mara, Jessica Chastain, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jeff Daniels, Michael Pena, Sean Bean and Kristen Wiig.
