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Willem Dafoe is going to ‘Mars’

By Adnan Tezer Jul 17, 2009, 18:43 GMT

Willem Dafoe has joined the cast of “John Carter of Mars,” Disney’s adaptation of the Edgar Rice Burroughs book series that Andrew Stanton is directing. The acclaimed actor will star alongside Taylor Kitsch and Lynn Collins – both of whom had roles in “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.”

The film centers on a civil war veteran who finds himself mysteriously transported to Mars, where his involvement with warring races of the dying planet force him to rediscover his humanity. Kitsch will play the title character, while Collins is playing Dejah Thoris, heir to the throne of Mars’ Helium kingdom.

According to The Moving Picture, Dafoe will play the role of Tars Tarkas, a fierce green Martian warrior, who’s unusual among his savage race for his ability to love. Tarkas develops an alliance with John Carter in the first film, which is based on “A Princess of Mars.”

The movie marks the first live-action feature for Stanton – whose previous directing credits include “WALL-E,” “Finding Nemo” and “A Bug’s Life.” Stanton wrote the screenplay with Mark Andrews.

Production is slated to start early next year.

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