As a longtime fan ofBob Odenkirk, I’m happy to report his new action movie,Nobody, kicks all kinds of ass. Unlike some movies where clever editing is often used to hide the fact that the main actor had to sit most of the action out, Odenkirk trained for two years to do all the fight scenes himself. So when you see him taking bad guys apart during a brutal and bloody bus fight, it really is Odenkirk doing the stunt work.
If you haven’tseen the trailers,Nobodyis about an overlooked dad and husband named Hutch Mansell (Odenkirk) who has lived a quiet life for many years. After a break-in at his home, Hutch’s long-simmering rage awakens as he goes on the hunt for the people who threatened his family. Unfortunately, he also encounters a dangerous Russian adversary (Alexey Serebryakov), which leads to gunfire, violence, and mayhem.Nobodywas directed byIlya Naishuller(Hardcore Henry), written byJohn WickscribeDerek Kolstad, and also starsConnie Nielsen,Christopher Lloyd,Michael Ironside,RZA, andGage Munroe. The film was produced byDavid LeitchandKelly McCormick. For more on the film you canread Matt Goldeberg’s review.
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WithNobodyplaying in select theaters and available On Demand, I recently conducted an extended interview with director Ilya Naishuller. During the wide-ranging conversation, Naishuller shared some great stories about making his first American movie including how they filmed the bus fight and house invasion, how he wanted to film to feel like a Korean thriller, how he landed the job, why he wanted the film to take place in any city USA, Easter eggs, his homage toGoodfellas, why it took so long to make another movie after Hardcore Henry, and more. In addition, he shared agreatMichael Ironside story and talked about all the projects he’s developing.
Check out what he had to say in the player above and below is a list of everything we talked about.
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