Drew Goddard Biography

Fast Facts

• While penning the script for The Martian, was inspired by growing up in Los Alamos, New Mexico, a largely scientific community and former test site for nuclear weapons
• Met Joss Whedon while writing for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, which led to future opportunities and collaborations with him, including Goddard's directorial debut Cabin in the Woods
• Met his wife, a writer for television shows including Modern Family, at a party for the Writers Guild of America Awards in 2006
• Was set to direct The Martian, but decided to cede directorial duties to Ridley Scott in order to develop a film for Marvel that was later put on hold