WithOnly the Bravenow playing in theaters, a few days ago I sat down with directorJoseph Kosinskifor an extended video interview. During the wide-ranging conversation he talked about why he wanted to makeOnly the Brave, the genesis of the project, what it was like working outside of the studio system, and what they learned from test screenings. Plus, deleted scenes, the importance of casting, filming theJosh Brolin/JenniferConnellycar sequence, and so much more. In addition, with Kosinski hard at work onTop Gun 2, he talked about where they are in pre-production, how he’s been visiting Naval bases and doing a ton of research, if he’s thinking about filming in IMAX, and getting to work withJerry Bruckheimer. Finally, we also reminisce about theTron: Legacyscreening we did recently in IMAX laser projection and howJeff Bridgesagreeing to be in hisTrontrailer back in 2008 changed his life.
If you haven’t seen theOnly the Bravetrailers, the film is based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots who battled the Yarnell Hill wildfire, which blazed through Arizona in June 2013.Josh Brolinplays the guy at the top, superintendentEric Marsh, andMiles Tellerplays his new recruit,Brendan McDonaugh. As the film unfolds, we watch as a group of local firefighters fight to become one of the most elite firefighting teams in the nation. It’s an extremely well-made film that shows the determination and sacrifice of these brave men and women. Only the Brave also starsJames Badge Dale,Taylor Kitsch, and Jeff Bridges.
Check out what he had to say in the player above and below is what we talked about and the official synopsis.
Joseph Kosinski:
Here’s the official synopsis forOnly the Brave:
It’s not what stands in front of you… it’s who stands beside you. Only the Brave, based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, is the heroic story of one unit of local firefighters that through hope, determination, sacrifice, and the drive to protect families, communities, and our country become one of the most elite firefighting teams in the nation. As most of us run from danger, they run toward it – they watch over our lives, our homes, everything we hold dear, as they forge a unique brotherhood that comes into focus with one fateful fire.
