# Andy Weir's Screenplay Struggles

> Andy Weir says writing screenplays feels 'claustrophobic' after trying to adapt his novels.
- Title: Andy Weir's Screenplay Struggles · SlashFilm | Shortify
- Summary: Andy Weir says writing screenplays feels 'claustrophobic' after trying to adapt his novels.
- Keywords: project hail mary, andy weir, screenplay, exoplanet audiobook, the martian, audible original, SlashFilm
- Source: SlashFilm — https://slashfilm.com/2304260/project-hail-mary-andy-weir-screenplays-obstacle
- Author: Joe Roberts
- Published: 2026-11-05T16:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: project hail mary, andy weir, screenplay, exoplanet audiobook, the martian, audible original, entertainment, culture
## Andy Weir's screenwriting challenge
Andy Weir tried writing screenplays but feels constrained by the lack of space for exposition.

> I've tried my hand at writing scripts and screenplays in the past, and I've always felt really constrained and claustrophobic by that
## Exoplanet audiobook challenge
Exoplanet audiobook writer Benjamin Percy shut down the idea of a narrator for the sci-fi thriller.

> Everything is sounds that are happening in the setting
## Exposition in screenplays
Screenplays require exposition through dialogue or visuals, not paragraphs of explanation.

> Exposition now has to be done through dialogue or visuals. Usually visuals.
## Weir's current work
Weir is writing a new AI-focused book while fans hope for a Project Hail Mary sequel.

> I've always felt really constrained and claustrophobic by that because you have very little space to do things
## Weir's preference
Weir prefers novels over screenplays, saying visuals help convey exposition better than narration.

> Visuals do a great job of exposition because you can see the whole everything that's going on
## Key takeaway

Andy Weir feels constrained by screenplays' lack of exposition space compared to novels.