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- Roland Emmerich was initially nervous about working with Mel Gibson.
Oh my country
. - Heath Ledger helped bridge the gap between Emmerich and Gibson.
- Gibson's career remains controversial due to a series of problematic comments.
At San Diego Comic-Con, Roland Emmerich explains his initial nervousness about working with Mel Gibson in Oh my countryEmmerich directed the film, which starred Gibson as Benjamin Martin, a farmer who becomes part of the colonial militia during the American Revolution. Alim D. Gibson, Oh my country I offer you a mother The main cast includes Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Chris Cooper, Tcheky Karyo, René Auberjonois, Lisa Brenner, Tom Wilkinson, Donal Logue and Leon Rippy.
Valando Com Collider At SDCC, Emmerich explains his initial hesitation in working with Gibson. The director described Gibson as “Umm face bravo very much it does not workFazendo Emmerich “Very very nervous filming The Patriot“ Emmerich was also concerned about passing Gibson over when Emmerich preferred Ledger for the lead role over another actor, which many people wanted for the role. Gibson eventually bought Ledger out, noting that Emmerich He was “Sure because this face is going to be a big starSee Emmerich's full quote below:
(Mel Gibson was) a great employer. So, he was very nervous during the filming of O Patriota because he said, “Oh, Mel Gibson is an Oscar-worthy actor.” The first problem I had was that I wanted Heath Ledger instead of another actor. Naturally, I flirted with (Mel) and said, “Eu meio que gustadoother cara.” And then he said, “Beam, você é o director.” And he disengaged on the face. Real history. Eu disse: “Tudo bem.” And Heath said that’s Sim. That was Sim for me. (laughs) Only my mom was with me, and everyone wanted to be like another face. And three days later he said to me, “You were right, because that face is going to be a big star.”
Mel Gibson was a controversial figure.
The truth about Ledger helped explain the gap between Emmerich and Gibson, a particularly interesting aspect of this story. Before his tragic death in 2008, Ledger had enjoyed a prolific film career, but he was just beginning to emerge. Oh my country Rollo in 2000. He was in a teen romantic comedy. 10 Things I Hate About MyselfBut it was Oh my country which helped launch Ledger's dramatic film career. After Emmerich's filmLedger was nominated for an Academy Award for his film. Brokeback Mountain And Cavaleiro das Trivas.
The quote is also interesting when looking at Gibson's career. At the same time, Emmerich acknowledged that Gibson was “brave face“Which means it's difficult to work with any level of actor. Agora, Gibson Fico is more controversialI know that because he has made comments that are considered anti-Semitic, racist and homophobic. As such, the idea that Gibson is a mother isbrave face“It can be treated with very problematic results at present.
Despite this controversy, Gibson managed to maintain his career for two years. In 2017, he directed the Oscar-nominated film Come on, SeraWho will include his praise? Best Scene Director for Gibson himselfHe also stars. John Wick Derivative series Or continentalCormac O'Connor played. This year, Gibson's creative career will also continue with directing thrillers. goo cragNot in general, Gibson remains a difficult character more than two decades later. Oh my countryEmpora for an additional set of reasons.
Source: Collison