Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
The Martianfeaturing actor Matt Damon is one of the most celebrated movies out there and took the sci-fi genre by storm when it was released in 2015. The plot of the movie centers around an astronaut’s survival on Mars after being accidentally left behind, while NASA works tirelessly to bring him back to Earth. While many were impressed with Damon’s acting, director Ridley Scott also left no stone unturned to make the movie as grand as possible.
But to the surprise of many, Drew Goddard was the project’s original director, until he got on board Sony’sSpider-Manspin-offSinister Six, which never happened.
How Sony’sSpider-Manspin-off derailed Matt Damon’s original vision forThe Martian?
The Martianbrought the sci-fi genre to a whole new level when it was released in 2015 and grossed$650 million worldwide. This was obviously a huge feat given that it was made on a budget of $108 million. Featuring actorMatt Damonthis movie was directed byRidley Scottand detailed the story of Mark Watney, an astronaut stranded on Mars who uses his skills to survive against impossible odds.
The Martianwas based on Andy Weir’s novel and quickly became a fan favorite among the readers. While this information is known to many, what they don’t know is that before Scott,Drew Goddardwas all set to direct the project. He also wrote the screenplay ofThe Martian, something that even Matt Damon was excited about.
During apast interview in 2015, the actor detailed that he didn’t know Goddard personally at the time, so he arranged a meeting with him. After meeting the director, Damon was highly impressed with his vision for the movie. He was ready to move forward with the director, but plans took an unexpected turn, all thanks to Sony.
“You cannot solve poverty without solving…”: Matt Damon Isn’t the Richest Actor But He Is Using His $170M Fortune to Solve a Major Global Issue
Matt Damon added“Then suddenly he got Sinister Six (a project which has been canned) and he was like ‘This is my dream.’ Because he’s a comic book guy, and so he took that.”This obviously left Damon and the rest of the production in limbo, and for a while, it looked likeThe Martianmight never happen.
But then Ridley Scott showcased his interest in directing the movie, but the actor was hesitant as he had just doneInterstellarin 2014. Further, he didn’t want to participate in similar kinds of movies, to this Scott replied,“The movies are totally f**king different.”This was enough to get the actor on board and the rest was history.
Matt Damon details why working with Clint Eastwood was a dream come true
Throughout his decades-long career, actor Matt Damon has worked with several great directors such as Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, and Ridley Scott to name a few. However, one of his most cherished collaborations was with the iconicClint Eastwood.
The actor first worked with Eastwood on the 2009 sports dramaInvictus, and their second collaboration came a year later inHereafter. While promoting the latter, Damon detailed what was it like to work with the legendary director.
Matt Damon Comparing His Most Expensive Flop to Kevin Costner’s Oscar-Winning Movie Was Even Dumber Than Refusing James Cameron’s $250 Million Avatar Offer
He added“Getting the call from Clint is just the call that every actor wants”and added that it was like a dream come true for him. Damon further added viaFar Out Magazine:
He just knows so much about filmmaking and he really knows, I mean I assume, he can do everybody’s job on the set as well or better than they can. Yet he doesn’t try to control everything in an iron fisted way.
He continued:
So if someone comes up with something, if he likes it he’ll use it and if not he won’t. As a result he really gets the best out of everybody around him. It’s a very permissive environment in which people feel like their work is respected.
Before diving into direction, Clint Eastwood was among the most celebrated actors in the industry withseveral projects to his name. His direction career began in 1971 withPlay Misty for Me, now several decades later at the age of 94, he still continues to create movies.
Sakshi Singh
Articles Published :1435
Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.
