Russell Crowe isn’t shy about expressing his thoughts on the hypocrisy surrounding superhero films. Crowe’s recent comments to GQ UK shed light on his experiences and reveal a more hilarious side of one of Hollywood’s finest.
The Gigantic Machine of Superhero Films
Crowe highlighted the significant and often overwhelming scale of blockbuster franchises like Marvel and DC. Discussing Dakota Johnson’s critique of Madame Web, he remarked, you’re telling me you signed up for a Marvel movie, and some f—ing universe for cartoon characters…and you didn’t get enough pathos?
Adding further, he reflected on his experiences with Man of Steel and Thor: Love and Thunder, noting the sheer size of these productions: It’s a gigantic machine, and they make movies at a certain size.
Blue-Screen Challenges
The adjustment to working with blue screens has been especially challenging for Crowe. He pointed out how even esteemed actors like Anthony Hopkins have found it tough: It can be challenging, working in a blue-screen world, when you have to convince yourself of a lot more than just the internal machinations of your character.
On Set with Talented Directors
Crowe’s admiration for some of his directors like Taika Waititi and JC Chandor stood out as he shared his enjoyable experiences on their sets. Reflecting on Thor: Love and Thunder, he said, I mean [on ‘Thor’]…it’s Taika Waititi’s world, and it was just a gas every day, being silly.
The Weight of Roles
Discussing his upcoming role in Kraven the Hunter, Crowe talked about bringing depth to the film to help younger actors develop their performances. He fondly mentioned his work with JC Chandor: Going to work with JC was fun. You know, so many of these directors have a certain skill level – freaking genius people.
Memories with Ridley Scott
The partnership between Russell Crowe and director Ridley Scott has led to some memorable films. Sharing his thoughts on working with Scott, he said, whether it’s Jocelyn Moorhouse or it’s Ridley Scott, you’re talking about hanging out with geniuses.
Their work together in movies like Gladiator left an indelible mark on both their careers.
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