(SB.no) – Some of the best moments during the shooting was when we worked on the dialogues with Johnny Depp. Then it was definitely one of those “Wow, we actually sit here with Captain Jack Sparrow” feeling.
Sandefjord No Joachim Rønning (43) has just returned from Australia.
There, he, along with childhood friend and director colleague Espen Sandberg (44), in almost seven months led the filming of Hollywood great efforts “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales”.
The fifth chapter of pirate Captain Jack Sparrow is one of history’s most expensive films. With a price tag of around 2.4 billion Norwegian kroner, has Rønning and Sandberg sums to deal as almost equivalent to Sandefjord Municipality annual budget.
Great Expectations
– With such large sums, it is clear there are great expectations at Disney Group, but pressure of expectation is only healthy. It obviously requires careful preparation. As directors we must always know what we want, says Rønning Sande Blad.
The new “Pirates” movie is the biggest success duo from Sandefjord so far have been involved in. The four previous films in the series, directed by others, have a total recorded over 21 billion in theaters worldwide. In addition, revenues from, among other DVD sales.
The new film, scheduled premiere in summer 2017, has stars like Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Javier Bardem and Geoffrey Rush in the role list.
– We have shown that we master such a large project. There has been an enormous production, and the peak was 2,000 people involved. But we kept ourselves to budget and schedule, and now we’re among the 10-20 top directors in Hollywood. The brands we partly scripts we receive, says Rønning.
– How do you do it, Johnny: Joachim Rønning (right) instructs Johnny Depp on the set of the fifth” Pirates of the Caribbean “movie.
Hard Drive
Tuesday, he returned and Sandberg from Australia. The two do not hide that there have been intense months, with work days of 15-16 hours.
– It has been extremely complex, challenging and exciting. Eleven ships, many actors and a plethora of recording locations are used, says Sandberg about one of the biggest and most expensive films.
– The has been a hard drive, also physically, adds Rønning to.
– Therefore it shall be well with vacation in Sandefjord. You become completely empty after working so much. So now I need some time that “take in” the impressions before cutting and editing begins.
The two say they have a very good feeling after recording.
– We have got what we wanted, and the feedback from the actors and Disney has been very positive, says Sandberg.
– The Disney buys through the election of the director, is a brand and style. There we were encouraged, and I believe we have succeeded in maintaining and developing “Pirates.”
After getting calmed down with a couple weeks of vacation, go Rønning and Sandberg started cutting and finishing. The work will take a minimum of one year.
Good cooperation
– Hollywood adventure like this is a film genre that we grew up with and that we love. Now we are working with people in the top echelon of the world, both in terms of actors and staff, and it has been a wonderful experience, says Joachim Rønning.
The directors are very impressed with Johnny Depp.
– An intelligent and funny guy, and a unique specimen as an actor. It is an honor to work with him, says Sandberg.
– He is a wonderfully warm and wonderful human being. And Johnny is simply a comedic genius, adds Rønning.
52-year-old Depp worked closely with the two sandefjordingene during recording.
– He likes to be challenged creatively, and we started normally days of makeup in his room, where we worked on the dialogues. Depp takes instructions, as an actor, he will have it, but he also opens for cooperation. Suddenly we sat there with “Jack Sparrow” in front of us, says Rønning.
The two childhood pals have made some of the history of Norway’s most popular films, has been Oscar-nominated and has gained a foothold in Hollywood.
– A lot has happened since we roamed Preståsen with camcorder, says Rønning with a smile.
– We are from a tiny little town, but have always had faith in ourselves and not be afraid to think “we’re good directors.” We have seized opportunities, and it has led us to where we are now.
Read more cases in Sande Blad here.
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