WithAngel Has Fallenopening in theaters this weekend, I recently sat down with directorRic Roman Waughfor a wide-ranging interview. During our extended conversation, he talked about his early career doing stunt work on films likeThey Live,Road House,Lethal Weapon 2,True Romance, andTotal Recall, how he made the transition to writing and directing, working withDwayne JohnsononSnitch, the popularity ofGerard Butleras Mike Banning in the threeFallenmovies, the kind of action he wanted to bring toAngel Has Fallen, what it was like working withNick NolteandMorgan Freeman, if they’ve already thought about a 4thFallenmovie and what it might be about, and so much more it would be impossible to list it here. In addition, the filmmaker just wrapped on first unit on his next film,Greenland, which again stars Gerard Butler, and he revealed new details on what the film is about and why it’s a lot different than what he’s done before.
As most of you know,Angel Has Fallenis the second sequel toOlympus Has Fallenand sees Gerard Butler returning as Secret Service Agent Mike Banning. When there’s an attempt on the life of President Allan Trumbull (Morgan Freeman), Mike is framed for the crime and he must go on the run to prove his name and protect the President. The film also starsJada Pinkett Smith,Lance Reddick,Tim Blake Nelson,Piper Perabo, andDanny Huston.
Check out what Ric Roman Waugh had to say in the player above and below is exactly what we talked about.
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