We were thrilled to have director and actor Ron Howard on the show, who’s just released his newest film, In The Heart Of The Sea. Ron has had an amazing career in television and film, as both an actor and as an Academy Award-winning director. Ron chats about what made him want to direct this movie, how he prepared his actors, and the real secret for of being married 40 years.
How did the actors prepare?
The story of In the Heart of The Sea is ultimately one of survival. The whalers are shipwrecked at sea for over 90 days, and in the spirit of authenticity, the actors’ physical states had to reflect that. They were reduced to a low calorie diet, and lead actor Chris Hemsworth reportedly lost over 25 pounds in the process. But it’s this type of authenticity that Ron has embraced in all of his directing, whether it’s A Beautiful Mind or Apollo 13. Ron is looking for what “is fresh, interesting, and emotional,” even if it did look a little “unglamorous”.
Watch the rest of the interview with Ron here.
And check out the trailer for In The Heart Of The Sea below! It’s out now in theaters everywhere.
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