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Today was an important day for electric nation. After more than five years in the making, we finally got our first glimpse of the new movie, which is scheduled to be released in March 2025. At New York Comic Con, the director and the two leads sat down with Josh Horowitz to discuss the new film with fans. Also viewed were extended clips of the film and behind-the-scenes features (not yet available to the public). Here’s what we learned.
Starting off by outlining the film, Joe Russo describes the film as “set in an alternate version of the 1990s” and says, “If AI robots had existed much earlier than now, we would have “It’s about rethinking history.” Joe mentions the fact that this story takes place after a huge war between humans and artificial intelligence.
The Russo Brothers discuss the process of taking ‘The Electric State’ from graphic novel to film
Anthony Russo stated how important Simon Stollenhag’s art was in bringing the film to life. “His images are very striking,” he adds, adding, “The kind of stories that unfold in graphic novels are very opaque,” and that graphic novels often barely scratch the surface of the deeper world created beneath them. I mentioned the fact that According to the brothers, this made it difficult to translate the two-hour feature film into a simple narrative, and they had to dig deeper into certain stories.
“This is an ambitious undertaking…it’s a real passion project because of its scale,” the brothers said, emphasizing their love for telling “very, very big stories.” In addition to reuniting with Chris Pratt, the duo also collaborated with key collaborators from their Marvel days, including screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, and editor Jeff Ford, to discuss how the film would be made. He also talked about how it was like a reunion. They conclude that the ultimate goal is to provide a movie experience that is “as great as possible for people.”
Electric nation. (Left to right) Joe Russo (director), Anthony Russo (director), and Millie Bobby Brown, who plays Michelle, on the set of “The Electric State.” Photo credit: Paul Abell, ©2024 Netflix, Inc.
Why Chris Pratt and Millie Bobby Brown signed electric nation
Pratt, who rose to stardom thanks to his role in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy and his voice-overs for popular characters like Mario and Garfield, has wondered why he’s given a more central role compared to his previous films. He talked about what drew him back to working with the Russos on this project. Previous ensemble appearances in Avengers films.
“I was going to take quite a break and go home, but then I read the script and thought, oh, dammit, maybe I have to do this movie. “It’s a rare opportunity to have that opportunity,” Pratt said, adding that he was thrilled to have the opportunity to work again with the Russos and other talent behind the screen, including the editors and AD departments who also worked on Marvel films. praised. Pratt said he was moved to tears when he read the script, and also touched on the fact that it’s a huge new movie based on a new, original IP. “This is not the kind of thing that would normally be made as a blockbuster movie. It’s very original and a very big change.”
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Millie echoed Chris’ sentiments, suggesting it all starts with the script. “I trusted my instincts, read it, and fell in love with the show right away. Just the fact that the Russo players were on board was so exciting,” Brown continued, adding that he would love to work with the Russo brothers. He explained that he had a long-held desire and how this film made that dream come true. Millie also contrasted her roles in Stranger Things and Damsel with working with motion capture, saying, “For me, it was either a tennis ball or a costume. There was never anything in between. ” Brown specifically mentioned the mo-cap actor who played Cosmo, Devon, noting how the movie’s mo-cap actors played an important role in eliciting an emotional response, stating: I am. There are a lot of emotional scenes with me and Cosmo. ”
Did Pratt and Brown connect instantly on set? According to them, they did! Brown suggested that when he first saw his co-star in the elevator, he felt uneasy thinking, “Oh my god, that’s Chris Pratt.” However, the initial intimidation quickly faded and they quickly became friends, stating, “When he came on set, I was like, ‘Hey!'” As if he had known me all my life. According to the pair, this instant connection created a comfortable working environment filled with laughter, which “transmitted on screen” and created a rare and genuine energy.
Expecting a movie with a 90’s vibe, the movie will be in the Amblin style
Some other takeaways from the panel discussion included how many times they referred to the film as an Amblin-style film, specifically taking cues from 1990s pop culture and how nostalgia plays into the film. This includes playing a major role in Brown even said that he initially modeled his character on ’90s Drew Barrymore.
Amblin style refers to Steven Spielberg’s work on projects such as; E.T. As well as other feel-good family blockbusters from the 80s and 90s. back to the future. Joe has hinted that the film will “handpick” certain aspects of the ’90s, including a teaser that it will include an excellent soundtrack for the upcoming film. . electric nation In the words of the director of “Zemeckis”, it has a very “Zemeckis tone.” back to the future The film’s distinctive style.
That’s a summary of what Brown, Pratt, and the Russos said during the NYCC panel discussion. Are you excited about the new movie? Let us know in the comments.
