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Was Matt Damon the first choice for the lead role in The Martian?
That's interesting. Do you know why they ultimately decided on Matt Damon?
Well, Ridley Scott has said that he ultimately chose Matt Damon because he felt like he had the right combination of humor, intelligence, and vulnerability to bring the character of Mark Watney to life. He also felt that Damon's natural likability would help the audience to root for him throughout the film.