Drew Goddard wrote the screenplays for Ridley Scott’s 2015 film The Martianand Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s Project Hail Mary, both based on Andy Weir novels about astronauts using all their ingenuity to survive in space. Goddard captures Weir’s mix of complex science and goofy humor in highly faithful and captivating adaptations, but he also cuts one of Weir’s weirdest recurring gags from both books: cannibalism humor.
Why Project Hail Mary cut Andy Weir’s cannibalism joke from the movie
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This post offers an interesting look at the creative decisions behind adapting Project Hail Mary. It’s always fascinating to see how different elements of a story are translated for the screen. Looking forward to seeing how the final product turns out!