Denzel washington in the book of eli h ere is a very strange film from the hughes brothers, once the pioneers of the modern africanamerican thriller with menace ii. Too intense, i whispered when the book of eli crossed the screen, although he had already read my mind. Denzel washington, the hughes bros speak from the book of. When fighting in the bar his head is down as if trying to react to light changes at first. Theres no doubt about itwhen it comes to casting the villain, gary oldman is usually your goto guy. Visit for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy.
The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn. July 24, 2009 to see all my comic con and gallifrey one videos, pleas. Denzel washington interview the book of eli by todd gilchrist december 30, 2009. The book of denzel denzel washington, book of eli interview by paul fischer denzel washington remains one of hollywoods most influential stars, constituently starring in diverse number of hollywood films, and none is different that the hughes brothers book who of eli, a postapocalyptic tale, in which washington plays a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a sacred book. The book of eli is a dark fable set in postapocalyptic america, starring denzel washington as a lone, holy warrior protecting the last extant copy of the bible. What we liked about this story was that it was an action adventure but it also had something to say about commitment, sacrifice, survival and human nature, offers allen hughes, who, with his twin brother, albert, directed the book of eli. Where did the idea for the story come from, and what was writing the script like. The book of eli stunt coordinator jeff imada, who is a disciple of the book of eli martialarts fight trainer danny inosanto, who was a contemporary of bruce lee, trained me, and i. Todays interview is with screenwriter gary whitta, whose movie the book of eli opens this weekend. Film and television collectionrex shutterstock the book of eli 2010 eli denzel washington roams a postapocalyptic world, protecting a sacred tome that offers guidance on how to rebuild humanity in this stylish, futuristic thriller. The book of eli opens with denzel washingtons eli murdering a cat, but by the end its the film that has really screwed the. This oscarwinning actor stopped by the today show to talk to matt lauer about his role in the new movie, the book of eli,which opens this friday.
Interview with denzel washington the book of eli denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. Eli is headed west, but on the way, he passes devastation and squalor, and occasionally he must mete out some devastation of his own with a sharp blade. You sold the book of eli in may 2007 to warner bros. Quote dear lord thank you for giving me strength and conviction to complete the task you entrusted to me. The book of eli takes the top spot on all three home video charts jun 24, 2010. Denzel washington on his bestknown roles denzel washington, star of the equalizer 2, looks back on four of his bestknown movies including training day, malcolm x, the book of eli, and fences. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider. Interview with joel silver, the producer of the book of eli. Interviews with the directors and the cast on the book of eli. The book of eli is such a great movie, i cant suggest.
Washington helped out in a producer capacity, getting the project in shape to be filmed. I will have a go at that after the jump, as there will be massive spoilers the gist of the movies story is this. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. Mila kunis interview the book of eli collider collider. The oscar winning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds. Screenwriter gary whitta is one of the main men responsible for elis audacity and talking to him for an hour and forty minutes was nothing short of a treat. Washington protects the book of eli those are the ones we use, the dr. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. Seit 30 jahren wandert denzel washingtons eli durch amerika, er will nach westen. Denzel washington, whose the book of eli opens this weekend to what will likely be strong box office, has worked with tony scott on four previous movies and recently wrapped their fifth, a train thriller titled unstoppable with newly minted captain kirk chris pine. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds. Well, if it happened today, youve got what youd have on today.
There was a lot of nonjesus violence in it, and we didnt complain. The title unstoppable carries particular irony because the project was delayed several times by what insiders have said were. Eli denzel washington, a mysterious, solitary man who carries the last remaining bible in his backpack. Mila kunis book of eli, the book of eli is a american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson. Denzel washington, book of eli interview by paul fischer denzel washington remains one of hollywoods most influential stars. The book of eli, sometime in the future a lone warrior eli denzel washington is on a mission surrounding the. It also features a new side of denzel we havent seen before and its. He also carries a gleaming silver knife and a shotgun, both of which hes expert with. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many types of deadly weapons. Interview with denzel washington the book of elidenzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. Jan 12, 2010 twotime academy award winner denzel washington glory, training day not only bears the burden of being in nearly every scene in the postapocalyptic action thriller, the book of eli, he also carried a load behind the scenes.
Book of eli star denzel washington, at an actionmovie. With denzel washington and gary oldman already attached as costars and the hughes brothers already set. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many. It also features a new side of denzel we havent seen before, gary oldman going all out as the villain, and its also the hughes brothers welcoming return. Interview with the book of eli director allen hughes. The book of eli mila kunis interview tribute movies. The interview took place in january 2010 in hollywood. In a postapocalyptic america where the oncepicturesque countryside has become a desolate and violent wasteland, one man denzel washington fights to protect that sacred tome that could hold the key to the survival of the human race in this futuristic thriller from filmmaking duo albert and allen hughes from hell and dead presidents. In the complete interview we also talk about where theyve been, how they got denzel washington, and their filmmaker inspirations. Six months ago or so, collider enjoyed the rare opportunity to visit the set of the book of eli, allen. The book of eli is different from the current wave of postapocalyptic films. Denzel washington in the book of eli can you talk about the fight training you had to do for the book of eli. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube.
The book of eli is sort of the boiling point of this sciencefiction concept, a combination of last years the road and george millers the road warrior. The book of eli, sometime in the future a lone warrior eli denzel washington is on a mission surrounding the presumed last remaining bible. Remember, he had a crush on her the whole movie blocking her while she was getting elis canteen filled, bargaining with carnegie for her before chasing after them, even asking eli nicely to give up the book after the gunfight in the house. Six months ago or so, collider enjoyed the rare opportunity to visit the set of the book of eli, allen and albert hughes postapocalyptic thriller about a laconic hero denzel washington who. Eli is a wanderer, with a mandate from god to go west with the book, which is the last king james bible on. Or do you simply discount the denzel washington interview.
I put this together myself after seeing people actually disagreed about this. You know, you say youve been walking for thirty years, right. In fact, the weather was so unhospitable that eli himself, denzel washington, couldnt get over to us to sit down or even huddle for a quick chat. I am a massive fan of denzel washington and this film isnt like his normal roles with it being set in a post apocalyptic land with denzel making his way across a desolate wasteland protecting the book of eli. Denzel washington takes a dangerous journey in the postapocalyptic book of eli, playing a fierce loner who fights his way across america to protect a sacred book that holds the. Last prayer from the book of eli june 20, 2010 in movies tags. Everybodys talking about what happens after the apocalypse these days.
The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila kunis movie. Only a christian flick to dogmatic believers, says the films codirector allen hughes. Denzel washington reflects on his past denzel washington reflects on his past the the book of eli actor remembers key moments, like winning his oscar and working on training day. With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. Read denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli and more of the latest on movies and films from a christian perspective. Mila kunis says she still cannot believe that she is starring in a film opposite denzel washington. Whatever you bring to it, thats what youre going to come out of it with. America is a postapocalyptic wasteland and denzel washington is the only selfsufficient badass. Interview with directors allen and albert hughes on the book of eli, what took so long to make a new film, denzel washington, and gary oldman. Interview with gary oldman on his role in the book of eli directed by albert and allen hughes and costar denzel washington. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Albert and allen hughes are the directors of the book of eli, starring denzel washington. Was there any hesitancy on denzel washingtons part or did he ever.
Great interview with denzel washington concerning his choices in films and his spiritual side of life. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. The hughes brothers on the book of eli, dethroning avatar. In the book of eli, washington, a homegrown new yorker, portrays the films title character, a solitary man who walks across the wasteland that was once america. Denzel washington on what the movie is about oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Denzel washington talks spiritual about the book of eli. This is the recently released mc toys f034 16 scale the end walker 12inch figure which is inspired by based on the character denzel washington played in the 2010 american postapocalyptic action film the book of eli. The book of eli interviews denzel washington, gary oldman, mila. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. Interview with denzel washington, who plays eli in the book of eli. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the ending.