I’m one of the few people who actually thinks the choice of Len Wiseman as director for the next Die Hard flick (Die Hard 4.0) is a good one. Yes, the Underworld franchise had it’s weaknesses… but I’ve always contended that the direction of the films wasn’t one of them. Wiseman isn’t a great writer… but that’s ok because he’s not writing Die Hard 4.
The good folks over at iFMagazine sent me this nice little interview with Wiseman where he talks about Die Hard 4.0:
iF: How do you feel about being asked to direct DIE HARD 4?
WISEMAN: It’s going and it’s exciting. DIE HARD has always been something I grew up loving as a franchise. When I saw that film in Junior High, I ran home and got my video camera. I got my special effects guys, Chris and Jason from across the street, and I started making my own DIE HARD movie. In terms of how I’m connected to it as a fan, it has always been a favorite.
iF: Did the studio tell you why they decided to revitalize the franchise on DIE HARD now?
WISEMAN: I think the studio came to me because they want to re-invent it, they want it to be more modern. They want to put a different slant on it. It comes at a good time for me, because I’m not everybody’s first choice when you think of DIE HARD. That’s actually something I want to show. I go to these comic book conventions because I’m not some major Goth. What’s good for me is to do other movies that I really love like DIE HARD, which are a completely different style. This is great for me so I don’t get stuck in being “Mr. Goth”.
Hmmm…. I’m not sure I want a new “slant” on it. Oh well, I guess every new move takes on a new “slant”, or else it’s just the same thing as before. I’m excited about this flick… even if most of you aren’t. :)
