In 1976, Michael Clayton took inspiration from historical documents written by Ahmad ibn Fadlan and wrote the novel Eaters of the Dead. Clayton said: "In the 10th century, Ibn Fadeland, who traveled in Central Asia, met a group of Norwegian warriors. Because few people have witnessed and recorded these legendary warriors, Fadeland has become history in the eyes of future generations. Writer. He is a astute and precise observer, and this talent is fully confirmed in his manuscripts. I have integrated his different manuscripts and translated documents from all over the world as much as possible, and built on this basis Published the first three chapters of the novel. Baghdad is one of the birthplaces of the oldest civilization in the world. Even at that time, Baghdad has developed into an out-and-out international city. The people who live here come from all over the world. They are rich and knowledgeable. , And learned a lot of cultural information from frequent business dealings. Against this fascinating background, Fadran accidentally discovered a group of sturdy warriors who were rude and humorous who fell asleep with weapons in their arms. I was fascinated by Fadeland’s description, and I hope to learn more about these brave warriors with arduous missions."
John McTiernan, who is also the director and producer of the film, said: "In essence, the protagonist of the story that got into political trouble is the present-day Yuppies. As a young politician, he must accept punishment, that is, become exiled. The messenger of remote areas, in Central Asia, he encountered a group of tough guys, because of a prophecy, he was kidnapped to the northernmost point of Scandinavia. I like this story, so I proposed that Michael Clayton will be It was adapted into a movie.” Clayton never thought that anyone would want to make his novel "Dead Eater" into a movie, because in the eyes of the filmmakers, the text of the book is obscure and does not have any clear narrative clues. McTiernan said The heartfelt appreciation of the novel's story made Clayton excited. "When I was young, the reason why I became obsessed with movies is because it can take you into unknown worlds and periods that you can't experience personally," McTiernan said. "Looking back on history can reflect on the present. In addition to earth-shaking changes, You can also find that some things are immutable, such as the immutable status of women in Scandinavian society. As early as a thousand years ago, local women were an essential part of society, and business and marriage were both regarded. The work is a cooperative relationship between two people. Although technology is advancing by leaps and bounds, the way people behave in different cultures has not changed much. So I think that compared with contemporary people, the thoughts and behaviors of the characters in the story are not very different. "
In order to show the original flavor of the 10th century in the film, the main creators have conducted extensive and in-depth research. When creating the environment and clothing in the film, they even used the materials and construction techniques of the time, but they know the " "The Ultimate Warrior" is an action movie, and everything can't be confined to historical facts. Clayton said: "The design of the buildings, clothing and weapons in the film is not accurate. This is a legend, so we hope to give it the right flavor and capture the essence of that period." McTiernan said: "We We strive to be precise and credible in terms of geography, while others can be slightly flexible. We must create a real sense and environment for the story, and everything must serve the characters and actions. If a piece of fabric strictly follows historical facts, then maybe we Will deviate from the focus of work."
Two years before the filming started, McTiernan began to find suitable locations for the film. He said: "I think the Norwegians at that time should live in dense forests with old trees, but Norway is full of farms. The virgin forest is nowhere to be found, and the idyllic scenery is completely inconsistent with the dangerous mood of the film." McTiernan personally drove the plane and searched hundreds of miles of coastline. Finally, he found a 200-acre one on the north shore of Vancouver Island. Ideal area. However, although this vast area surrounded by 50 miles of forest is a rare treasure for the filming of the film, the logistical support of the crew is facing tricky problems, because the nearest town is 30 miles away and it needs to be used every day. With nearly a thousand people participating in the filming, it is necessary to ensure the food, clothing, housing and transportation of all cast and crew members.
