As a devoted cinephile who has spent countless hours immersed in the rich tapestry of films and their intricacies, I wholeheartedly resonate with James Mangold‘s perspective on storytelling. His unwavering commitment to creating unique, standalone stories that focus on emotional depth rather than intellectual connections or Easter eggs is a breath of fresh air in an industry increasingly saturated with multi-movie universes and franchise building.
James Mangold expressed in an interview with Rolling Stone that he isn’t a fan of creating interconnected universes across multiple movies, which might indicate that he’s unlikely to direct a film for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Despite his experience in making sequels, such as “The Wolverine,” “Logan,” and “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” Mangold has consistently treated each franchise project as a standalone production.
“Mangold expressed his preference against incorporating multiverse elements when the possibility of Johnny Cash’s appearance in his new Bob Dylan film “A Complete Unknown” was raised. Mangold previously directed Joaquin Phoenix to an Oscar nomination as Cash in the 2005 movie “Walk the Line.” In this latest project, Chalamet portrays Dylan, and although some fans anticipated Phoenix reprising his role as Cash, Mangold opted against it. Instead, he cast Boyd Holbrook for the Cash character in “A Complete Unknown”.
“I find it unusual that I’ve been part of the IP entertainment industry given my dislike for creating intricate, interconnected movie universes,” Mangold remarked further. “In my opinion, this approach hinders storytelling. It can even kill it. I prefer focusing on how the pieces fit together rather than the plot unfolding before us.”
In my perspective, the objective I constantly strive for when it comes to this film and its characters is: “What sets this production apart?” Instead of leaving you pondering other movies or searching for hidden meanings or references, which are more intellectual exercises, I aim to create an emotional connection. The movie should resonate with you on a deeper level.
Last year, before the premiere of “Indiana Jones 5,” Mangold had a conversation with EbMaster. He openly expressed his lack of enthusiasm for creating any spin-offs based on the film.
The director firmly declined, expressing, “I’m unable to do it. At some point, the abundance of backstory, hidden references, and fan service turns against the core of this work. Instead of storytelling, it transforms into extensive marketing.”
Mangold’s opposition to multiverses doesn’t prevent him from working on Hollywood projects, including a new “Star Wars” film. This movie is not part of the main storyline and is instead described as a Biblical epic that explores the origins of the Force, set centuries before the franchise’s usual timeline.
Head over to Rolling Stone’s website to read Mangold’s latest interview in its entirety.
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2024-07-25 00:46