The Screen Show George Miller's Three Thousand Years of Longing + Only Murders in the Building
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Sep 1, 2022 
George Miller, a legendary Australian filmmaker, shares insights on his new film, exploring the intertwining themes of storytelling and desire. Selena Gomez, along with comedy icons Steve Martin and Martin Short, dive into the creative dynamics of 'Only Murders in the Building.' They discuss the impact of COVID-19 on production and the art of storytelling across cultures. The conversation also highlights the title sequence and musical score, revealing how these elements enhance the show's themes of connection and mystery.
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Storytelling As Grown-Up Fairy Tale
- George Miller frames 3000 Years of Longing as a grown-up fairy tale that examines storytelling and desire.
- The film uses lavish production and playful cinematography to explore midlife yearning through mythic episodes.
Decades-Long Project Finally Clicked
- Miller bought the novella rights in the late 1990s and iteratively developed a screenplay over decades.
- Casting clicked quickly once Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba read the script, enabling the film to go ahead.
Reinventing The Jinn With Authenticity
- Miller treated the jinn as an authentic, adult creature combining folklore with physical science imagery.
- Idris Elba developed a vocal language ('jinbish') and emotional grounding to avoid a conventional genie trope.