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Brolin's initial fear of Scott's directing style
30 Jun
Summary
- Brolin was intimidated by Ridley Scott's unique directorial approach on set.
- He considered quitting the film due to initial anxiety during shooting.
- Brolin later found the creative process highly rewarding and satisfying.
Josh Brolin admitted to being initially intimidated by director Ridley Scott's distinctive filmmaking methods during the production of 'The Dog Stars.' Brolin described feeling anxious on the first day, as Scott engaged in storytelling rather than traditional rehearsals.
This approach led Brolin to contact his agent, seeking to withdraw from the film. Despite his agent's advice to rest, Brolin remained concerned about Scott's workflow. The director's technique involved simultaneously shooting scenes with multiple cameras from various angles.
Brolin's perspective shifted after Scott showed him footage of a scene Brolin had just completed. Seeing the dynamic performance between himself and co-star Jacob Elordi helped Brolin understand and appreciate Scott's vision. He soon embraced the director's "stratospherically creative and stratospherically dangerous" style.
Reflecting on the experience, Brolin stated that the film became one of his most creatively fulfilling projects. 'The Dog Stars,' based on Peter Heller's 2012 novel, is scheduled for release on August 28.
