INTERVIEW: Sylvester Stallone on how he got the cast together, on how

INTERVIEW: Sylvester Stallone on how he got the cast together, on how

Assessment

Interactive Video

Performing Arts, Professional Development, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The transcript describes the process of assembling a team for a project, initially involving Jason and Jet Li. The speaker discusses the decision to move away from certain characters and adopt an old school approach, leading to the inclusion of MMA fighters like Steve Austin. The speaker also mentions reaching out to other actors like Claude Van Damme and Steven Seagal, who had different career ideas. The focus is on finding tough, committed individuals to join the project.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial approach taken by the speaker in building the project?

Involving a large cast of characters

Using only new actors

Focusing on a small team and going old school

Avoiding any famous personalities

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker believe young men lack opportunities to prove themselves?

There are too many opportunities available

They are not interested in proving themselves

There is a lack of platforms for them to showcase their skills

They are discouraged by older generations

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speaker's solution to the lack of opportunities for young men?

Turning to MMA fighters

Focusing on a different genre

Creating a new platform for young actors

Involving more experienced actors

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is mentioned as an incredibly powerful human being in the video?

Steven Seagal

Forrest Whitaker

Claude Van Damme

Steve Austin

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did the speaker face with actors like Claude Van Damme and Steven Seagal?

They had different career ideas

They were unavailable for the project

They were not interested in the project

They demanded too much money