Chinese director Zhu Haowei took over
Since the great success of "Special Forces", Paramount is preparing to shoot a sequel. After 3 years of preparation and planning, Paramount finally confirmed that the Chinese director Zhu Haowei would be the director of the film, and the director Stephen Sommers, who originally planned to direct the film’s predecessor, was completely out. There are divergent opinions on the reasons for this. On the stage, Paramount claimed that they hope this sequel movie can have a better selling point, that is, the cartoon and comic style of the previous film, the company is not going to use it again. Moreover, as an Oriental, Zhu Haowei seems to be better than Western directors in the understanding and mastery of kung fu, and the film strengthens the display of kung fu and the real world, so Zhu Haowei was selected as the director.
In fact, it is not only Paramount’s idea to make this movie more realistic, but also Zhu Haowei’s idea. In the first episode, those wild elements are too concentrated, so the whole movie looks like a cartoon. In this movie, everything will be told based on the laws of physics in the real world. For example, if someone is cut, they will bleed; the gravity of the earth will be more real. Zhu Haowei said: “Although the two movies are in the same world, we have changed the attributes of this world. In other words, the setting of the background in this movie will not be as wild as the previous one. It will not be so dramatic. In this movie, we are thinking about expressing our understanding of the world more realistically and authentically. In other words, the plot in this movie is more real and more believable. The whole movie There are three big action scenes, and there are countless small action scenes in the story. We have added a lot of kung fu and fighting in them. It seems that it will definitely be more enjoyable than the previous episode. In this way, we have neither broken away from the previous big game. The environment has not fallen into the imitation of the previous work. So, this is a movie that is not divorced from the previous work, but there are many new elements in it." The
two major action actors joined.
A highly anticipated commercial film must have highly anticipated actors to please the audience. Moreover, a sequel movie is unlikely to change actors to a certain extent, but the director of "Special Forces 2" does not retain too many original actors in the selection of actors, but replaces a large number of them. The biggest highlight is the joining of the veteran action star Bruce Willis and the athlete-born rock Dawn Johnson-their arrival has suddenly turned the action scenes of the film into the most anticipated content.
Talking about these actors and the action scenes in the film, Zhu Haowei said: "I have always been a fan of action movies. From "Terminator 2", "Indiana Jones" and "Kung Fu" are all my favorites. This time I can play on my own. I’m still very excited to shoot such content in the movie. After all, this is the first time I have directed an action-oriented movie. In this movie, I still hope that I can tell a good story first. The audience is brought into the plot of the story. Then do the things on the scene and shoot the action scenes. Then shoot those exploding and chasing bridges to give a sense of tension and excitement. In this way, the overall quality of the film is finished. . After all, this is a commercial film, and everything must meet the audience’s viewing needs as the most important task.” Talking about his role, Dashi Johnson said: “My role is a very interesting and very interesting character. Funny. When playing this character, I have to understand his past, why he came to the special forces, what role he can play here, and so on. I think my role as a roadblock is One of the many roadblock versions is very hot, with a sense of power and speed. You can say that he is a bastard." The
Duke and Roadhog
The Duke of the old team in "Special Forces: The Rise of Cobra" returns to the sequel. The young American soldier once again leads the special forces on missions with unparalleled confidence, accuracy and arrogance. The dedicated and loyal Duke will do everything to protect his players and stimulate everyone's best potential. Channing Tatum, who played the Duke for the second time, played well. Director Zhu Haowei said: "Cha Ning is an ordinary person like us, we can identify with the Duke more than other characters, because he is very upright, and it is easy to get closer to the audience." Chaning said: "I can join this history again. The biggest fictional game is really fun." The Duke is the leader of the elite group of special forces, and Roadhog is his deputy and the backbone of the entire force. Roadhog is a big, burly man. With his experience, honor, and loyalty, he assists the Duke to lead his troops to serve the country.
Zhu Haowei said: "Roadhog is one of the most popular characters in the special forces series, so we will let him appear in the sequel no matter what." The team has to find an actor who fits the roadhog body shape and at the same time reflects his inherent perseverance and explosiveness. "The only candidate I can think of in the world is Dwayne Johnson," said Zhu Haowei. "In addition to having a human body, Dashi Johnson also knows how to show the spirit of a soldier and leader. He adds honor and humanity to the role of Roadhog." Zhu Haowei continued: "Dashi Johnson is the incarnation of a member of the special forces. This point cannot be played or made up. He is born with such a soul. As long as we think of special forces players in the real world, we will think of Dashi Johnson."
Tatum said: "Dashi Johnson is basically a live-action Special Forces member. Every time I see him on the set, I think: "It's Dashi Johnson! "His arms are as thick as my waist." Like many people, Dashi Johnson also has precious childhood memories of playing with special forces toys. He said: "When I was a kid, I loved playing with special forces dolls. I started to understand the whole story once I started making this film, and I was surprised that it contains so many layers of emotion and profound meaning." "Roadhog is a cohesion." The soul of the entire special forces, I admire his style of not fighting for power or fighting for the front," said Dashi Johnson. "Everything he does is derived from his love for the country and the army. I think it is admirable for people in his position to do this." The emotions of Roadhog and the Duke are based on mutual respect and shared experience. superior. "The Duke is the leader, and Roadhog is the force that supports the army, and the two cooperate seamlessly," Zhu Haowei said: "The Duke is like the quarterback of the team. He needs to rely on Roadhog's experience and strength when giving orders in front of him. Support from the rear. The emotions between them are quite deep."
Flynn and Jane
Another Special Forces member who was able to appear in the sequel is the well-loved Flynn. He is a tough, determined but a bit rebellious soldier. Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura said: "Flynn is a professional and competent soldier, but a bit rebellious. He doesn't like to obey dogma, so he can't help but feel out of place in an organization like Special Forces." In his mind, Flynn must be an actor who insists on himself, can fight alongside Dashi Johnson and Channing Tatu, but has the backbone to act according to his own ideas. They see Flynn's qualities in the new member DJ Kotrona: perseverance, charming and a little arrogant.
Lorenzo said: "DJ has a deep power, which is in sharp contrast with Dashi Johnson and Channing Tatu. Channing is approachable, DJ Johnson is fearless, and DJ is obedient, but he actually has his own heart. Thoughts.” Cortrona personally likes the story of the special forces. He is very excited about the opportunity to realize his childhood fantasies. "I grew up playing with special forces dolls, so I can say that I have been paving the way for this role since I was six," he said: "Special forces are the first toy I am obsessed with. Special status." Each member of the special forces has his own special expertise, and Flynn is no exception. He specializes in Parkour, which is an extremely dangerous skill that challenges the limits of physical fitness. It must use movement and flexibility to get the body from point A to point B in the shortest time.
In order to play this role, Cortrona received special training for several months at the Parkour Academy in Los Angeles. "I won't pretend that I'm good," Cortrona said with a smile: "I was worried and scared at first, but the parkour experts helped me break down each action so that I could complete it one by one, and finally watch it on the camera. It won’t be too horrible to stand up.” For Flynn, who had just joined the Special Forces Elite Group not long ago, he has been struggling to be a hero or to play the role of a support partner. Cortrona went on to say: "Flynn has a lot of talent, but he is impulsive, and often thinks that his approach is the most correct."
Another new role is Jane, who is also the only woman in the special forces. Personality, and it's never easy to mess with. Jane is also a sharpshooter, responsible for managing intelligence in the group, and is an indispensable member. She is as dedicated and powerful as the male players on the battlefield. It is not easy to find an actress with both beauty and strength to interpret this role. In the eyes of the production team, the most suitable candidate to play Jane is Adrienne Parritch. She performed well in the movie "Red Tide Invasion: Dawn of War" and the series "Light of Victory". She was also selected as the series " The heroine of "Supergirl".
Lorenzo said: "We need a self-reliant and determined woman to play Jane, and Adelinne Paric has both intelligence, beauty and good personality, which can make the audience recognize that she is a member of the special forces. "Parridge is very positive about playing a character like Jane," she said: "Jane is a little pepper, who can always prove her worth. She is not only a gun expert but also an intelligence center, with all kinds of things the troops need to perform their tasks. Ability." Dashi Johnson said: "Adeline is very personal, she is not easy to provoke. She comes from a family of soldiers, telling jokes, which makes me appreciate it very much."
Adeline is for acting. This heavy role has received training from military consultants and physical coaches, but in fact, she has learned various basic skills from her previous experience in action movies. "Fortunately, I filmed "Red Tide Invasion: War at Dawn" and just finished filming "Superwoman". This experience allowed me to pay attention to the smallest details, such as how to put the gun back into the holster or draw it correctly. Come out so that people who are familiar with these actions will not think we are calling the audience." Parridge said with a smile. Event consultant Harry Hamfries said: "Adelinne is very open-minded. She wants to know all the basic principles of gun operation and tactical movement, so I don't need to guide her at all during the official shooting."
Highlights
·The beginning of the film The title is called "Special Forces: Cobra Strikes" (GI Joe: Cobra Strikes).
·Compared with the previous episode, the Cobra Commander in this episode has changed his suit.
·The film was originally to be released on June 29, 2012. At that time, Paramount also advertised in the extremely expensive Super Bowl game. However, the film was postponed until March 29, 2013. The reason is to carry out the later 3D conversion. But the real reason for the film's postponement was that the crew had to remake some of Channing Tatum's shots. Because after the trial screening, the audience strongly requested more Tatum and Johnson shots in the film. The producers are also willing to do so, because after "The Oath" and "Dragon and Tiger Boys", Tatum's box office appeal has increased day by day.
·Different from the hastily shooting of the first episode, the second episode was carefully prepared before shooting. This includes the creation of the story, the design of the cars, aircraft, and clothing that appear in the film. Moreover, the film also conducted a lot of rehearsals for the newly added actors.
The story of the film takes place all over the world, including North Korea, Germany, Washington, Islamabad, Southern California, Tokyo and India.
·The costume of the character played by Elodi Yuan has changed. She was once seen wearing a red costume and rehearsing with Snake Eye. But later, she changed into a red and black ninja costume.
·The origin of the nickname of Dashi Johnson is because he once said Do you smell what The Rock is cooking? (Do you know what the rock smells like?) In this movie, he plays Roadblock ). In the original comics, this character is a chef.
· Only 5 members of the special forces that appeared in this film have ever appeared in "Special Forces".
·The film refers to the story of the TV series "GI Joe: Renegades" to create the plot of the film.
·The reason why the film was shot in New Orleans was not only because of the tax policy here, but also because the crew wanted to use some of NASA's facilities here.
·The famous Hasbro company will make derivative toys for the film.
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