Good Morning America has premiered a new theatrical trailer for Andrew Stanton's upcoming adaption of Edgar Rice Burroughs John Carter of Mars. The action-adventure epic John Carter chronicles the journey of Civil-War veteran John Carter [Taylor Kitsch], who finds himself battling a new and mysterious war amidst a host of strange Martian inhabitants, including Tars Tarkas [Willem Dafoe] & Dejah Thoris [Lynn Collins]. The movie hits theaters March 9th 2012 & also stars Samantha Morton, Mark Strong, Ciaran Hinds, Dominic West, James Purefoy, Daryl Sabara, Polly Walker, Bryan Cranston & Thomas Hayden Church. Hit the jump to check out the trailer.
Updated with HD version.
Updated with HD version.
Synopsis: "From Academy Award(R)-winning filmmaker Andrew Stanton comes “John Carter”–a sweeping action-adventure set on the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars). “John Carter” is based on a classic novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, whose highly imaginative adventures served as inspiration for many filmmakers, both past and present. The film tells the story of war-weary, former military captain John Carter (Taylor Kitsch), who is inexplicably transported to Mars where he becomes reluctantly embroiled in a conflict of epic proportions amongst the inhabitants of the planet, including Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe) and the captivating Princess Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins). In a world on the brink of collapse, Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes that the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands. The cast also includes Samantha Morton, Mark Strong, Ciaran Hinds, Dominic West, James Purefoy, Daryl Sabara, Polly Walker, Bryan Cranston and Thomas Haden Church."
Update: /Film report that the full version of the trailer will first premiere on Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight and go online this evening & here it is via IGN.
