Promo Video for 'The Martian' - Ares 3: The Right Stuff

Having recently finished reading Andy Weir's The Martian, I am beyond psyched to see the film.

The combination of science, suspense, reality, authenticity and most of all, humor, makes the book one of the best I have ever read. I am just praying and hoping the film is able to capture that same spirit as the book.

Seriously, Mark Watney is like my friggin hero now.

Anyway, if you haven't seen the trailer, you should check it out (as I have about 100x). Today though, we have another promo video for the film where the 'crew' is being interviewed by a psychologist before their mission after each spending 10 days in isolation. It's safe to say, all the actors here (especially Matt Damon) have seemingly translated their characters from page to screen. Even reading the book, I couldn't help but picture all of these actors in their respective roles.

The Martian opens nationwide October 2nd.

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. Based on a best-selling novel, and helmed by master director Ridley Scott, THE MARTIAN features a star studded cast that includes Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara, Michael Pena, Jeff Daniels, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Donald Glover.

Source: 20th Century Fox