Legend Ridley Scott is showing no signs of slowing down at an impressive age of 83, and his latest film The Last Duel proves just that. So how did he pull off such an ambitious project? Director Ridley Scott and actress Jodie Comer recently talked with film critic Simon Mayo and elaborated on the journey that was making this epic film. Check out the full interview below, and let's discuss some key points afterward. Spoiler warning for The Last Duel. Unconventional Story Structure Scott is no stranger to breaking the rules, and when it came to a story based on an event such as this, he knew a traditional story structure would be the wrong direction to go. He said in this interview, "The idea of going through that particular event three times. Seeing it from the point of view of Jacques Le Gris (Adam Driver), Lady Marguerite (Jodie Comer), and Jean De Carrouges (Matt Damon). That to me gave it a very interesting turn, and made it very special." The way this story unfolds defies your expectations and keeps you guessing. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 9 November, 2021