About this episode
The episode discusses the production challenges and controversies surrounding the 2018 film The Predator, including insights on its cast and creative team.
"Thomas JANEuary" concludes with 2018's The Predator , an attempt to resurrect, revitalize, and "event-ize" the classic sci-fi action franchise. To do so, 20th Century Fox recruited famed Hollywood action screenwriter and the acclaimed director of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, The Nice Guys , and Iron Man 3 (and co-star of the original Predator movie), Shane Black, as well as his former Monster Squad collaborator Fred Dekker, to helm a new entry with an interesting ensemble cast. But The Predator would face a particularly rocky road to the big screen, and we're here to discuss the film's various production headaches and controversies...and explore the important question of the month = what's the deal with Thomas Jane in this one?? Our Twitter Our Facebook Our Instagram Our YouTube Trev's Letterboxd Chris' Letterboxd
People in this episode
Hosts: Trev, Chris
Topics covered
- film production
- sci-fi action
- franchise revival
- movie controversies
- ensemble cast
Keywords
- The Predator
- Shane Black
- Fred Dekker
- Thomas Jane
- film controversies
- sci-fi action
- franchise
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: 20th Century Fox
Books & works: The Predator, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, The Nice Guys, Iron Man 3
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