Andy Weir: 'The Martian' Author Launches Career with Self-PublishingMoviefoneAugust 28, 2015 - 1 min readAndy WeirThe author talks about his journey from computer programmer to self-published author whose book was adapted into a film starring Matt Damon https://youtu.be/MntIFFU0VjAThe Martian"Bring him home"77PG-132 hr 21 minOct 2nd, 2015Showtimes & TicketsWatch The Martian Onlinethe martianmade in hollywood teenAndy WeirMovies Article by MoviefoneMoviefone WritersRelated NewsEvery Ridley Scott Movie, RankedRyan Gosling Starring in Astronaut Movie ‘Project Hail Mary’Best Jessica Chastain MoviesJimmy Kimmel Irritates Ryan Gosling in Space for 'First Man' Interview Matt Damon Slams 'Grotesque' Oscars Campaign SeasonSee Matt Damon, Ellen, and Kim Kardashian in 'The Martian' Sequel, 'Stuck on Uranus'More News on MoviefoneThe Russo Brothers on Why They’re Directing Marvel’s ‘Secret Wars’Benedict Cumberbatch Says ‘Doctor Strange 3’ is in DevelopmentDavid Leitch in Talks to Direct ‘Ocean’s Fourteen’'Love Me' Interview: Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun2025 Oscar Nominations PredictionsLisa Kudrow Talks ‘Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion’ SequelMovie Review: ‘Unstoppable’Oscar Nominations 2025Movie Review: ‘Wolf Man’Movie Review: ‘Star Trek: Section 31’Movie Review: ‘Presence’BAFTA 2025 Nominations Announced