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The Martian

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The Martian The Rewatchables

Research covered Jordan/Hungary locations, NASA assistance, Damon’s five-week solo shoot, staged potato growth, and the 2035 setting.

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  • The Mars exteriors were filmed in Jordan.
  • Soundstage work was filmed in Hungary.
  • NASA assisted with science and technology.
  • Damon filmed his solo material for five weeks.
  • The production maintained real potatoes at multiple growth stages.
  • Andy Weir placed the story in 2035.