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Feige, Coogler, Levy Reveal Marvel's Secrets
13 Mar
Summary
- Filmmakers avoid internet 'noise' to protect creative vision.
- Test screenings offer crucial, albeit panicked, audience feedback.
- Marvel executives honored Chadwick Boseman's spirit and legacy.
At a USC event honoring Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige, filmmakers Ryan Coogler and Shawn Levy offered candid reflections on the challenges of modern filmmaking.
Feige emphasized the need to ignore the overwhelming volume of online commentary, stating, "The volume of what is being said online, if you focus too closely on it, will crush you." Instead, Marvel relies on test screenings for early audience feedback, a process Levy described as inducing panic but ultimately crucial for refining films.
The discussion also touched upon the profound impact of Chadwick Boseman's passing. Feige recounted Boseman's enthusiasm for future Black Panther projects, while Coogler shared how Feige and Bob Iger offered personal support in the difficult aftermath of his death. Both filmmakers stressed the lesson learned about not taking colleagues for granted.
Feige's significant endowment to USC's School of Cinematic Arts was celebrated, highlighting his deep connection to the institution. The event underscored how Feige, Coogler, and Levy, all USC alumni, are shaping the future of filmmaking.
