And then there is Kate Mara, who plays Beth Johanssen. The last two members of the crew are Sebastian Stan as Christopher Beck. And then there is German astronaut Alex Vogel, who knows his place in this story a little too well (do you think he'll surivive?). She doesn't have time for chauvinistic comments, and quickly proves herself to be one of the best leader's NASA has ever had. Astronaut Melissa Lewis ( Jessica Chastain) is the first ever woman commander of an Ares mission. Though, his own branded sense of self-humor never stands in the way of him becoming a true hero. Michael Peña is Rick Martinez, who considered himself a lot funnier than he actually is. Earlier footage introduced us to the rest of his Ares 3 crew, who, as you see in this latest sneak peek, mount a rescue mission to save their comrade against NASA's commands. Mark Watney isn't the only astronaut we get to meet in the movie.
The best-selling book has since become a favorite amongst hardcore sci-fi enthusiasts and general audiences alike. It landed at number 12 on the New York Times Best Seller list for hardcore fiction when it debuted in March, 2014. The Martian is based on the novel by author Andy Weir. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney's safe return. His crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible, rescue mission. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring The Martian home. 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. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. And you know this is a slightly different type of film than Ridley Scott is usually known for.ĭuring a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney ( Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But then the humor kicks in amongst the space scares. The first few moments almost play like a follow-up to Prometheus. It undoubtedly comes from master director Ridley Scott. The latest footage shows Matt Damon as the world's best botanist as he fights to survive on Mars. 20th Century Fox has released a brand new trailer for their upcoming film, The Martian! This intense sci-fi thriller features a star-studded cast that includes Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara, Michael Peña, Jeff Daniels, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Donald Glover.