The project is based on a 2012 novel by author Andy Weir, which chronicles an astronaut who becomes stranded on Mars and tries to find a way back to Earth.
While it may sound similar to last year's Oscar blockbuster Gravity, the story is said to be much different, described as a cross between Apollo 13 and Cast Away.
Drew Goddard was in talks to write and direct this pic, but Fox didn't want to wait for his schedule to clear, now that he is committed to directing Sony Pictures' Spidey film series villain spin off "The Sinister Six" and Netflix's Daredevil TV Series he has left the pic. His script remains behind.
Matt Damon is still attached to star in the film.
Scott, Simon Kinberg and Aditya Sood will produce the pic.
There's no word on yet when production would start.
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