LOS ANGELES, June 8 (UPI) — Matt Damon appears as his astronaut character Mark Watney and introduces his fellow Ares 3 crew members in a new online video promoting the film The Martian.
Also seen in the 3 1/2-minute-long clip are Damon’s co-stars Jessica Chastain, Kate Mara and Michael Pena.
The video has gotten nearly half a million views since it premiered on YouTube Sunday. It follows the characters as they are about to leave Earth for a yearlong expedition to Mars.
Directed by Ridley Scott and based on Andy Weir’s novel, the movie is set for theatrical release Nov. 25.
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