A box-office bomb is often the last time you see that director’s name attached to a big-budget film, so how did Denis Villeneuve survive? Blade Runner 2049 landed in theaters in October 2017, and the public’s reaction wasn’t great. The film only grossed about $92.1 million domestically and $260.5 worldwide, losing the studio as much as $80 million, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film fell flat, leaving director Denis Villeneuve confused and scared about where his career would go from there. In an interview with MTV’s “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, Villeneuve opened up about Blade Runner 2049 bombing at the box office. After the movie failed to break even with the film’s budget, Villeneuve was convinced that he would never be able to make another movie again. Villeneuve said on the podcast, “The miracle for me about Blade Runner 2049 is the following: I’m still making movies and you’re still talking to me.” Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 15 October, 2021