INTERVIEW - Luke Grimes at 'The Magnificent Seven' Premiere - 2016 Toronto International Film Festival

The video discusses a movie that, while sharing a title and basic premise with a previous work, is distinct in its themes and execution. Filming in Baton Rouge during summer posed challenges due to extreme heat. The director, Ian McConville, is praised for his dedication. The film is more closely related to Kurosawa's version than the original Western, which excites the speaker as a Kurosawa fan. Working with a powerful cast was a dream experience, with the seasoned actors providing support to the younger ones.

What makes the movie different from a direct remake?

• It has a different title.

• It is set in a different country.

• It follows the same storyline.

• It incorporates timely themes.

What was the biggest challenge faced during the filming?

• Unfamiliar location

• Extreme heat

• Lack of resources

• Technical difficulties

How is Ian McConville described as a director?

• Average

• The best

• Inexperienced

• Strict

Which version of the film is this movie more closely related to?

• A modern adaptation

• The Kurosawa version

• A historical documentary

• The original Western

How did the speaker feel about working with experienced actors?

• Indifferent

• Disappointed

• Grateful

• Intimidated