Chris Ryan, The Ringer’s Michael Mann aficionado, joins Sean and Amanda to discuss 'Ferrari' and their top five Michael Mann movies. They talk about the casting choices, Adam Driver's performance, and whether 'Ferrari' will be Mann's last film. They also share their favorite Michael Mann movies, including 'Collateral' and its depiction of Los Angeles.
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The podcast discusses the successes and failures of the casting choices for the film Ferrari and the final decision to cast Adam Driver as the lead.
The hosts praise Adam Driver's performance in Ferrari, describing it as a movie star performance with his strong physical presence and powerful delivery of a speech.
The podcast highlights the admiration for Michael Mann's filmmaking style and attention to detail in creating visually stunning scenes in Ferrari.
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Discussion of the film Ferrari and its casting choices
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the film Ferrari and the various casting choices that were considered for the lead roles. They mention that the actor Christian Bale was initially set to play the character of Ferrari, but due to health concerns and the need to gain weight for the role, he stepped aside. They also mention other actors like Hugh Jackman and Numi Rapass who were considered for the film. The hosts share their opinions on the potential casting choices and express their satisfaction with the final decision to cast Adam Driver in the role.
Appreciation for Adam Driver's performance and Michael Mann's filmmaking
Another main discussion point in the podcast episode is the hosts' admiration for Adam Driver's performance in the film Ferrari. They describe it as a movie star performance and praise his physical command of the frame throughout the film. They also mention specific scenes that stood out to them, highlighting the fusion of writing and performance in a powerful speech delivered by Driver's character. The hosts additionally express their overall appreciation for Michael Mann's filmmaking style and his attention to detail in creating visually stunning scenes.
Sean and Amanda are joined by The Ringer’s Michael Mann aficionado Chris Ryan to discuss one of the year’s best and most anticipated movies: ‘Ferrari’ (1:00). They discuss the successes and failures of the casting, how transfixing Adam Driver is at the center of the frame, where this slots into the Mann oeuvre, and whether it will (or should) be Mann’s last film. Then, they each share their five favorite Michael Mann movies (41:00).