'John Carter' Trailer: Taylor Kitsch In Epic Disney Adventure Film (VIDEO)

Finally, John Carter has arrived. Well, on Barsoom, anyway.

The highly anticipated action adventure film from Disney -- the first live action film from Academy Award-winning Pixar veteran Andrew Stanton -- has released its first trailer, and it does not disappoint. Starring Taylor Kitsch, best known for his work in "Friday Night Lights," as the titular character, it sweeps together elements of the 19th century, ancient times and futuristic aliens to create a gorgeous adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs's novel, "A Princess of Mars."

It's a huge role for Kitsch, his first major feature lead. He played a war photographer in the recent indie, "The Bang Bang Club," one of four leads there, and had a role in "John Tucker Must Die" and "X-Men Origins: Wolverine." Most fans know him as the troubled small town fullback in "Friday Night Lights," Tim Riggins, and with that show now over, it's time for the 30 year old to break out. He nearly did so with "The Bourne Legacy," as one of the finalists for the role that went to Jeremy Renner, but this may be an even better opportunity.

He'll be seen after "John Carter" as one of the leads in the upcoming board game adaptation, "Battleship."

Here's the full synopsis -- check out the gorgeous trailer beneath it.

From Academy Award®–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.

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Comments

[mombabytiger]

08:28 PM on 07/18/2011

Taylor Kitsch is absolutely gorgeous. And a good actor. I've been in love with him since the pilot of FNL. Those who missed the show (apparently most people) have no idea what they're in for. Normally I would rather stick needles in my eyes than watch a movie like this. Because of Taylor, I'll be there on opening day. On top of everything, he's a really nice guy. Taylor - if you're reading this, call me.

[mchlmack]

05:12 PM on 07/18/2011

Have no idea who he is, but I approve.

[noudidnt]

04:24 PM on 07/18/2011

Looks LGBT friendly

[dmsdzinr]

10:09 AM on 07/18/2011

The NEXT Action Hero to keep an eye on is Jason Momoa. He played Khal Drogo in HBO's Game of Thrones and will be blowing Schwarzenner's portrayal of Conan out of the water in the New "CONAN The BARBARIAN" They movies NEED new Action Stars. The OLD ones are certainly TOO OLD anymore.

[nothingmusic42]

08:34 AM on 07/19/2011

Momoa was also great in Stargate: Atlantis as Ronin Dex. Can't wait for the new Conan!

[jalowe1957]

04:20 AM on 07/18/2011

Has anyone noticed that Taylor's surname, "Kitsch" is defined in the dictionary as "bad taste" or "banal?"

I'm not making a value judgment, I'm merely giving voice to my observation...

[anna111]

04:35 PM on 07/17/2011

He may be ok. Seriously Nobody can top "The Rock" Dwayne Johnson now that's a Super hero.

[Iwpach]

03:42 AM on 07/17/2011

hmmmmm.

[jacque pierce]

03:14 AM on 07/17/2011

looks like a sequel to that other Disney flop King Of Persia

[Mastiff]

02:25 PM on 07/16/2011

As a kid, I loved the John Carter and Tarzan books. As an adult, I'm amazed anyone thinks this movie will make a single dime. The books were light-weight pulp goodness, I think tongue-in-cheek would almost be a better way to play them.

[Skip Moreland]

06:23 PM on 07/27/2011

True, but the books had plenty of sex and violence, often at the same time. I'll wait for my hit of gratuitous sex and violence when it comes to the TV, the free section. That way I'll only waste my time on it. Because it's disney, the sex will probably be toned down. Making it even less appealing.

[Johnny Fruckles]

10:48 AM on 07/16/2011

...a bargain basement straight-to-the-cutout-bin version of "Troy". next.

[Lorindol]

07:18 AM on 07/16/2011

beat it spammer

[Constance Goforth]

10:08 PM on 07/15/2011

wow --- I really like his armor :)

[Mayoyo]

07:32 PM on 07/15/2011

So loved him on Friday night lights....

[Andrew FingerlickingGree]

06:19 PM on 07/15/2011

What's the point of this article? A plug or the movie or a desperate attempt to stir up interest in this dude? I'll pass!

[nmbr1momy]

06:02 PM on 07/15/2011

HELLO.... YUM :)