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COLLIDER: How did the production process in the MCU differ from something likeThe Cloverfield Paradox?
JULIUS ONAH: What was really great about this is the amount of time you have to prepare.
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A lot of time and care is taken in preparation, and I am a preparation junkie.
Then, we built the movie from there.
How much of what you learned there is encoded inBrave New World?
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But thats a very different film from this in terms of the scale.
This is a much bigger enterprise with way more moving pieces.
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What about the character of Sam Wilson resonates with you?
ONAH: Sams superpower is his empathy.
I love the idea of being able to tell the story of a grounded hero.
He doesn’t have a conventional set of superpowers.
He’s not a billionaire.
And he really cares about people.
Thaddeus imprisoned him inCivil War.He tore apart the Avengers with the Sokovia Accords.
That creates a great engine of a thriller.
And the back-and-forth between Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford in this film is so exciting to watch.
Yeah, they’ve got a great dynamic.
ONAH: From the very beginning I got access to those characters.
They were all things that were on the table.
As we talked, we refined further.
Obviously, the Steve Rogers trilogy precedes this film.
This is a fresh start.
But those are incredible films, and I wanted to respect that legacy of Captain America.
Movies likeDay of the Jackal, movies likePoint BlankorLe Samourai.
So you have some of that flavor but a distinctiveness that is specific to Sam Wilson.
Yeah, I think you could feel that in the movie as well.
ONAH: Thank you, sir.
What’s it like to see Harrison Ford Hulk out?
ONAH: It is amazing.
What was the hardest part about directing this movie?
And now, here’s a visual effects sequence.
So it’s one cohesive movie.
It feels really cohesive as well.Sam is such a unique character, largely because of his wings.
ONAH: I loved it.
We have some of the best stunt and fight coordinators in the world.
He improvises, he gets scrappy, he uses what’s around him to be able to execute.
What’s the Future of Captain America Like in the MCU?
Have you had any chats about that?
So I’m just really excited about getting this out in the world.
How long do you want to see Sam be in that role?
ONAH: As long as Anthony Mackie wants to do it.
So, I was very excited to tell this story.
Especially in today’s day and age, certainly we could all use a little bit more empathy.
What’s your biggest lesson or takeaway from this film that you’ll keep with you forever and apply?
ONAH: Always stay open.
I really, really loved that in this experience.
Yeah, the MCU is sort of this massive playground.
What’s it like to be in that sandbox?
ONAH: It’s a thrill.
It’s not something I ever thought I’d have the opportunity to do.
It’s about these characters.
That’s a lesson I can apply to anything I’m doing.
Take care of your characters, and your audience will fall in love with them.
Captain America: Brave New Worldreleases in theaters on February 14.
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