Derek Kolstad is a screenwriter and producer best known as the creator of the global blockbuster JOHN WICK franchise and the writer of its first three films. He is also the creator, writer, and director of Netflix’s upcoming animated series SPLINTER CELL: DEATHWATCH, based on Tom Clancy and Ubisoft’s acclaimed video game franchise.
In addition to his film work, he was the writer and co-executive producer of Marvel’s Emmy-nominated series THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER.
In this interview, we talk about the original concept for JOHN WICK, the role and increasing recognition of stuntmen/stuntwomen, writing action sequences, collaborating with Jet Li, the creative approach for SPLINTER CELL, and much more.
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Derek Kolstad is a screenwriter and producer best known as the creator of the global blockbuster JOHN WICK franchise and the writer of its first three films. He is also the creator, writer, and director of Netflix’s upcoming animated series SPLINTER CELL: DEATHWATCH, based on Tom Clancy and Ubisoft’s acclaimed video game franchise.
In addition to his film work, he was the writer and co-executive producer of Marvel’s Emmy-nominated series THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER.
In this interview, we talk about the original concept for JOHN WICK, the role and increasing recognition of stuntmen/stuntwomen, writing action sequences, collaborating with Jet Li, the creative approach for SPLINTER CELL, and much more.
Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy!
If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!
Ep663 - Gary Oldman, Actor ‘Slow Horses’ & ‘Darkest Hour’
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Ep663 - Gary Oldman, Actor ‘Slow Horses’ & ‘Darkest Hour’
With a career spanning over 25 years, Gary Oldman is one of the most respected and recognized actors of his generation. He has earned critical acclaim for his iconic roles, including Sirius Black in the HARRY POTTER series, Commissioner Jim Gordon in Christopher Nolan's BATMAN trilogy, and Winston Churchill in DARKEST HOUR, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor.
He has received numerous awards and nominations throughout his career, including three Academy Award nominations and two Emmy nominations for his recent work in SLOW HORSES.
In this interview, Oldman talks about becoming typecast as a villain in films, anonymity and public life, his role in the TV series SLOW HORSES, and much more.
Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy!
If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!
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Derek Kolstad is a screenwriter and producer best known as the creator of the global blockbuster JOHN WICK franchise and the writer of its first three films. He is also the creator, writer, and director of Netflix’s upcoming animated series SPLINTER CELL: DEATHWATCH, based on Tom Clancy and Ubisoft’s acclaimed video game franchise.
In addition to his film work, he was the writer and co-executive producer of Marvel’s Emmy-nominated series THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER.
In this interview, we talk about the original concept for JOHN WICK, the role and increasing recognition of stuntmen/stuntwomen, writing action sequences, collaborating with Jet Li, the creative approach for SPLINTER CELL, and much more.
Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy!
If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!
