James Mangold Interview at 'The Wolverine' premiere

The transcript discusses the motivation behind creating a darker Wolverine movie, emphasizing the desire for deeper character exploration. It highlights the importance of character depth in films, contrasting it with action-packed movies. The discussion extends to actors who have become synonymous with iconic roles, like Sean Connery and Clint Eastwood. The transcript also touches on the growing popularity of superhero movies and the timeless appeal of fantasy and morality tales in cinema, drawing parallels with historical myths and stories.

What was one of the main reasons for creating a darker version of Wolverine?

• To make it a comedy

• To focus solely on action scenes

• To explore deeper character development

• To increase the movie's runtime

How does the speaker describe the actor's connection to the role of Wolverine?

• As a temporary role

• As a role that anyone could play

• As a role that lacks depth

• As a role synonymous with the actor

Which actors are mentioned as having defined iconic roles similar to the actor playing Wolverine?

• Tom Hanks and Morgan Freeman

• Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt

• Sean Connery and Clint Eastwood

• Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans

What is highlighted as a common theme in both ancient myths and modern superhero stories?

• The focus on technology

• The exploration of historical events

• The portrayal of morality and magic

• The depiction of everyday life

According to the speaker, why do people love big movies about characters like Wolverine?

• They are based on true stories

• They offer simple plots

• They involve big challenges and moral tales

• They are short and concise