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Brad Bird's 'Ray Gunn': Sci-Fi Noir with Action
29 Jul
Summary
- Brad Bird describes new film Ray Gunn as neo-noir sci-fi.
- Film stars Scarlett Johansson and Sam Rockwell in Metropia.
- Influences range from classic noir to The Big Lebowski.
Director Brad Bird has offered insights into his upcoming Netflix film, "Ray Gunn." The project is described as a neo-noir science-fiction endeavor that Bird says resists easy categorization. He aims to blend classic noir elements with significant doses of comedy and action to broaden its scope.
Bird referenced a diverse range of influences, including cinematic touchstones like "The Maltese Falcon" and "Chinatown," as well as the Coen brothers' cult classic "The Big Lebowski." This suggests a complex tonal palette for the film.
Co-written with Matthew Robbins, "Ray Gunn" features Scarlett Johansson as Venus Nova and Sam Rockwell as detective Raymond "Ray" Gunn. The narrative unfolds in the fictional city of Metropia and involves a murder investigation with extraterrestrial elements, drawing parallels to films like "Blade Runner."
