Chiwetel Ejiofor roped in for Ridley Scott's The Martian

Chiwetel Ejiofor has been roped in for Ridley Scott's The Martian. The movie also stars Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels and Kristen Wiig.

Chiwetel Ejiofor has been roped in for Ridley Scott's The Martian, it has been revealed.

The movie will be made under the banner of 20th Century Fox and stars namely Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels and Kristen Wiig have already joined the cast, Deadline.com reported.

The script is adapted by Drew Goddard known for his work in The Cabin In The Woods from the book by Andy Weir.

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