Anthony and Joe Russo, who recently debuted on Netflix with The Gray Man, have revealed what elements allow them to change the type of films.

Anthony and Joe Russo

Anthony and Joe Russo, directors, screenwriters, and producers of both television and cinema, have a respectable career behind them: the two, who debuted on the big screen with Pieces in 1997, are universally known for having created 4 film projects belonging to the Marvel Cinematic Universe or Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Captain America: Civil War (2016), Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019). 

The couple, therefore, was particularly appreciated for their commitment to the world of cinecomics even though the authors have managed, throughout their career (the recent The Gray Man for Netflix is ​​a perfect example) to change many film genres.

The Russo brothers have been active on the big screen since 1997

In a recent interview that brothers Anthony and Joe Russo gave for The Edge podcast, the filmmakers finally revealed the secret behind their incredible ability to mutate film genres, particularly how they manage similarities. between comedies and action titles. Below you will find their words in detail.

Comedy and action are very similar. We spent a lot of time doing comedies. It’s about geography, spatial awareness, and where things go in the frame. Comedy is you have to prepare it, you have to prepare the physical gag in the comedy. You have to prepare the body in an action movie, you know. And it requires a level of precision and safety and stunt teams. So it’s kind of a natural evolution for us in our careers to go from series like Arrested Development and Community to Winter Soldier and The Gray Man.

Unfortunately, the Russo brothers, despite having all the good intentions to return to direct other pieces of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it seems that they will not be involved in the next Avengers movies. After the release of The Gray Man, this universe will expand with a sequel and some spin-off titles that will increasingly complement this strange world of spies that openly mentions James Bond.

Source: The Edge