WithPacific Rim Uprisingnow playing around the world, a few days ago I sat down withScott Eastwoodto talk about the sequel. Unlike most press junkets that take place an at area hotel, Universal and Legendary went all out forPacific Rim Uprisingand built some amazing set ups using props from the movie for the interviews. It was like stepping inside a location from the film. While it’s expensive and time consuming, I wish more studios did stuff like this for their event films because it helps to sell the magic.
During the interview, Eastwood talked about what got him into acting, being inspired byDenzel Washington, his process on set, how he got involved inPacific Rim Uprising, what it’s like getting ready for a director meeting for a role, what he “borrowed” from set, crafting the action scenes, and more. In addition, he also talked about his next movie,Nick Cassavetes’The Manuscript,which will also starMorgan Freeman.
As most of you know,Steven S. DeKnightdirected the sequel whenGuillermo del Torodecided to focus onThe Shape of Water. ThePacific Rimsequel starsJohn Boyegaas Jake Pentecost, the son ofIdris Elba’s character from the first movie, and the story takes place 10 years after the events ofPacific Rim. The Jaeger program has now evolved and expanded into a massive global defense force after the Battle of the Breach, which comes in handy when the Kaiju threat returns. The film also starsCailee Spaeny, Tian Jing,Adria ArjonaandRinko Kikuchi.
Check out whatScott Eastwood had to say in the player above and below is exactly what we talked about followed by the official synopsis.
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