Filming of
Iron Man 3 has already begun, but the plot remains shrouded in mystery. Little is known about what writer and director Shane Black has planned for the Armoured Avenger, although the addition of several villains to the cast has left fans chomping at the bit for more information. Talking to
Desde Hollywood recently, storyboard artist Federico D’Alessandro has revealed a few interesting new details on what we should expect from the threequel.
"Shane Black is a master storyteller and the movie is in really good hands. The story delves deeper into Tony Stark’s character. By the end of the movie, audiences will have a much better understanding of what his fears are and what makes him tick. I think audiences are really going to enjoy that. There are also some really cool action scenes. It’s going to be a thrilling movie."
So, we have a slightly better idea of what to expect from
Iron Man 3, but what is Shane Black like to work with? D'Alessandro had nothing but good things to say about his approach.
"I learned how Shane Black manipulates audience expectations to keep them guessing and riveted in the story. I also learned how he creates true suspense to maintain tension throughout the story. He’s been a huge influence on my storytelling."
In the interview, D'Allesandro also looked back on what it was like to work with directors Joss Whedon, Joe Johnston and Kenneth Branagh , sharing his thoughts on how each of their approaches has affected his work.
"Joss Whedon showed me how a filmmaker can inject his personality and sensibilities into a film. Joss is a very charming and hilarious man, and watching The Avengers I see his personality shine through in every scene. He also showed me how two characters having a conversation can be as entertaining as the best action scene. Joe Johnston is a very practical guy. He comes from old school filmmaking, and was a big time art director, so he taught me not only how to create a scene that needs to be grounded in reality, but also how to manipulate sets to serve the purposes of the storytelling. Kenneth Branagh is one of the most charming men I’ve ever met. His personality puts you at ease, which is wonderful, because a director’s personality seems to filter down through the rest of the crew. He’s also very open to other ideas and opinions while still knowing exactly what he wants, so that was a big lesson for me. I hope that when I direct, I do it like Ken."
To read the rest of the interview (and to check out more samples of the above storyboard art) be sure to click on the link below. Stay tuned to CBM for more news and details on
Iron Man 3 over the coming weeks and months.
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