As a movie enthusiast who has spent countless hours immersed in the cinematic universe of John Woo, this latest announcement is nothing short of exhilarating! The man behind iconic action films like “The Killer,” “Hard Boiled,” and “Face/Off” is venturing into uncharted territory with a musical collaboration with the Sparks Brothers.
Director John Woo, known for iconic action films like “The Killer“, “Hard Boiled“, “Face/Off“, and “A Better Tomorrow“, is trading gunfights for dance numbers in his upcoming movie. Collaborating with the eccentric music duo, Sparks, Woo intends to explore the musical genre in his yet-to-be-titled project. This news may be unexpected for those anticipating another action-packed adventure, but for fans who appreciate Woo’s quirky style, it promises an exciting twist as the filmmaker broadens his creative horizons.
In an interview with Empire, John Woo referred to his upcoming movie that blends music and narrative. While he stopped short of calling it a traditional musical, he playfully described it as more of a “half-musical.” Remarkably, the duo behind the iconic ’70s hit “This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us,” the Sparks brothers, are not only composing the film’s music but also penning its script. Woo mentioned this during the conversation.
I’ll be collaborating with the Spark Brothers, who are responsible for both the script and the music. We’re currently making adjustments to the script as our project kicks off.
It seems John Woo is considering incorporating musical numbers reminiscent of Broadway shows in his upcoming film, but he hasn’t disclosed any details about the plot. Contrary to expectations, this movie will not be an action flick; instead, it appears that it will depart from Woo’s signature style of grand shootouts and adrenaline-pumping stunts. The director himself has confirmed that there won’t be any stunts in this film.
“It will be my first movie where I don’t need to hire a stuntman.”
There’s speculation that Woo’s upcoming movie might be titled “X Crucible,” as it was first announced by Focus Features in 2022 and described as a musical with the Sparks Brothers involved. However, Woo wasn’t connected to the project initially. This theory gained more traction when the Sparks Brothers recently shared a photo on X with John Woo, hinting at their upcoming collaboration. The post included the hashtag “#xcrucior.
John Woo Is Also Finally Making a Western
Despite the unexpected shift in genre for the director, who is primarily known for his action films, fans can rest assured that John Woo isn’t completely stepping away from this genre. During our chat, Woo hinted at a few other projects he’s working on. Besides his semi-musical, Woo is also dabbling in the Western genre, a field he has long been inspired by, with the works of Sergio Leone and Spaghetti Westerns clearly influencing his movies. It’s thrilling to see him finally take on directing one himself. Woo gave us a sneak peek into this film, mentioning:
My current endeavor is a captivating Western film, penned by the talented Brian Helgeland. It’s filled with heart-warming romance, deep emotions, and thrilling actions.
In my opinion, I’m really excited about John Woo’s newest venture – a TV adaptation of one of his iconic films, “The Killer.” Featuring Nathalie Emmanuel and Omar Sy in lead roles, this remake has stirred up some debate among viewers. Some are curious as to why we’re revisiting the Hong Kong classic, wondering if it was necessary to give it a fresh spin.
The Killer
is currently streaming on Peacock.
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2024-09-10 23:02