If you've spent a lot of time on set, seeing how Hollywood movies are made, you'll notice that the most efficient ones waste the least amount. Whether that's time, money, or resources, you want your sets to click into gear and to make things easier on everyone involved. You don't have to take my word for that; you just have to listen to acclaimed actor Benedict Cumberbatch, who pulled back the curtain on a less-than-glamorous aspect of Hollywood, labeling the film industry as "grossly wasteful." Let's dive in. Cumberbatch, in an appearance on the Ruthie’s Table 4 podcast, pointed to several key areas where he believes significant improvements can be made so that Hollywood productions aren't steeped in excess. - Food WasteOne of the most interesting examples he provided was the extreme diet he had to follow to achieve the superhero physique for his Marvel role. The guy had to eat around five meals a day, plus snacks, to make him able to maintain his muscle and body.“The exercise is great, and the end result is that you feel strong and you feel confident. You hold yourself better. You have a stamina through the exercise and the food that makes you last through the gig. But it is horrific,” he said. “I don’t like it personally. I think it’s horrific, eating beyond your appetite.”Cumberbatch added to the discussion that, “Going back to responsibility and resourcefulness and sustainability, it’s just like, what am I doing? I could feed a family with...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 23 July