Interviews with the directors and the cast on the book of eli. Interview with denzel washington, who plays eli in the book of eli. Opening wide in theaters on january 15, 2010, the book of eli stars denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, jennifer beals and is rated r for some brutal violence and language. Denzel washington on what the movie is about get the. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures.
Well, if it happened today, youve got what youd have on today. Denzel washington the book of eli the final prayer. Six months ago or so, collider enjoyed the rare opportunity to visit the set of the book of eli, allen and albert hughes postapocalyptic thriller about a laconic hero denzel washington who. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a mysterious book to a safe location on the west coast of the. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the.
The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. After graduating from high school, denzel enrolled at fordham university, intent on a career in journalism. Denzel washington books list of books by author denzel. The title unstoppable carries particular irony because the project was delayed several times by what insiders have said were. Washington pens the introduction for the stories of more than 70 of americas leading personalities in theatre, sports, business, and politics.
The book of eli, sometime in the future a lone warrior eli denzel washington is on a mission surrounding the presumed last remaining bible. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a mysterious book to a safe location on the west coast of. He currently shines opposite denzel washington in the action packed thriller the book of eli. Denzel washingtons movies ranked, from worst to best. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. Mila kunis interview the book of eli collider collider. As he talks about his new role while sipping camomile tea in the lobby bar of a beverly hills hotel, he stages a charm offensive a unique denzel. Jan 12, 2010 twotime academy award winner denzel washington glory, training day not only bears the burden of being in nearly every scene in the postapocalyptic action thriller, the book of eli, he also carried a load behind the scenes. Only a christian flick to dogmatic believers, says the films codirector allen hughes. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider.
The book of eli was directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starred denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson and jennifer beals. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. The book of eli stunt coordinator jeff imada, who is a disciple of the book of eli martialarts fight trainer danny inosanto, who was a contemporary of bruce lee, trained me, and i worked with danny a bit. Though the book of eli has elements of the classic western in a scifi future. The book of eli stunt coordinator jeff imada, who is a disciple of the book of eli martialarts fight trainer danny inosanto, who was a contemporary of bruce lee, trained me, and i. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. He is the middle of three children of a beautician mother, lennis, from georgia, and a pentecostal minister father, denzel washington, sr. In the book of eli, washington, a homegrown new yorker, portrays the films title character, a solitary man who walks across the wasteland that was once america.
Six months ago or so, collider enjoyed the rare opportunity to visit the set of the book of eli, allen. In his debut as an author, denzel washington shares his personal story of the mentors who helped guide his life. In addition to glory and training day, washington has starred in a soldiers story, malcolm x, the hurricane, the book of eli, flight, the equalizer, and the magnificent seven. Washington protects the book of eli those are the ones we use, the dr. He subsequently portrayed a rogue cia agent in south africa in the spy thriller safe house 2012 before giving an oscarnominated performance in flight 2012 as a heroic airplane pilot hiding. In the book of eli, washington plays a prophet, who is.
Jan 08, 2010 the book of eli 2010 with his role as a hardened loner traveling through a blighted landscape in the hughes brothers new movie, washington is still finding new terrain to explore as an actor. Denzel washington, the hughes bros speak from the book of. Denzel washington on what the movie is about oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Denzel washington sees god in book of elis mayhem syfy. The book of eli comic con interview denzel washington 2010 denzel washington talked to e. Denzel washington says his upcoming scifi action movie has a definite. Mila kunis on her character, solara related videos. Jan 12, 2010 denzel washington takes a dangerous journey in the postapocalyptic book of eli, playing a fierce loner who fights his way across america to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving. Book of eli was a postapocalyptic tale directed by the hughes brothers.
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Denzel washingtons movies ranked, from worst to best from magnificent seven to malcolm x, we break down every one of the fences stars greatest and most wtf performances by. A hand to guide me in the book a hand to guide me by denzel washington is a nonfiction book thats telling the story of famous or non famous folks, who had once have someone in their life to guided them to being success at what they are doing today. Feb 11, 2010 bishop barron comments on the book of eli spoilers. The book of eli 2010 with his role as a hardened loner traveling through a blighted landscape in the hughes brothers new movie, washington. Dec 14, 2016 denzel washingtons movies ranked, from worst to best from magnificent seven to malcolm x, we break down every one of the fences stars greatest and most wtf performances. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. With denzel washington and gary oldman already attached as costars and the hughes brothers already set. A postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind. Oldman will play the films villain, a despot of a small and pathetic town, whos determined to get a hold of elis book, a book that may save mankind. He is the middle of three children of a beautician. Interview with denzel washington on the book of eli, squaring off against gary oldman, producing, and the physical demands of the character.
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He was bringing knowledge with him, which gary oldman as carnegie believed could be used to seize power. With denzel washington and gary oldman already attached as costars and the hughes brothers already set to direct, it was an easy choice for her to take on. May 28, 20 interview with denzel washington the book of elidenzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. In the midst of his journey, eli comes across a robber baron of sorts. Denzel washington talks about the book of eli neurologist. The book of eli opens with denzel washingtons eli murdering a cat, but by the end its the film that has really screwed the. Interview with the book of eli director allen hughes. The book of eli film by hughes brothers 2010 britannica. The book of eli interviews denzel washington, gary oldman, mila.
According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Denzel washington becomes a martialarts master in the. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds. Feb 21, 2010 interview with the book of eli director allen hughes. See more ideas about the book of eli, elis, denzel washington.
As an actor, producer and director, hes made his mark on the film industry, an industry that has recognized him with two academy awards best actor for training day and best supporting actor for glory, three oscar nominations, and 95 other awards and nominations. The book of eli 2010 denzel washington fight seane in hindi dubbed part 2 duration. Washington sat down with early show coanchor harry smith to talk about his latest role as eli in an american postapocalyptic thriller. It featured denzel washington as eli, a man on a quest to get to the west coast. In fact, the weather was so unhospitable that eli himself, denzel washington, couldnt get over to us to sit down or even huddle for a quick. Nov 01, 2005 a hand to guide me in the book a hand to guide me by denzel washington is a nonfiction book thats telling the story of famous or non famous folks, who had once have someone in their life to guided them to being success at what they are doing today. With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. In this case, he really got his teeth into this story, washington said in a recent interview. Denzel washington becomes a martialarts master in the book. Whatever you bring to it, thats what youre going to come out of it with. The book of eli 2010 r action, adventure, drama, thriller. Denzel washington in the book of eli can you talk about the fight training you had to do for the book of eli.
With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. In the complete interview we also talk about where theyve been, how they got denzel washington, and their filmmaker inspirations. Interview with denzel washington the book of elidenzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. Denzel washington interview the book of eli by todd gilchrist december 30, 2009.
Washington plays a survivor who must fend off gangs and a brutal tyrant in this desolate wasteland. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds, learn martial arts and how to realistically handle many types of deadly weapons. Jan, 2010 theres no doubt about itwhen it comes to casting the villain, gary oldman is usually your goto guy. Well, i dont know how it got to me being the producer, but. Movie moments the book of eli 2010 the final prayer denzel washington mila kunis no is assumed nor infringement intended. Behind the scenes rehersal fight as sala baker and lateef crowder fight denzel washington stunt double ousaun elam on the book of eli. July 24, 2009 to see all my comic con and gallifrey one videos, pleas. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. Six months ago or so, collider enjoyed the rare opportunity to visit the set of the book of eli, allen and albert.
Theres no doubt about itwhen it comes to casting the villain, gary oldman is usually your goto guy. Denzel washington remains one of hollywoods most influential stars, constituently starring in diverse number of hollywood films, and none is different that the. Denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis distributor. Eli is headed west, but on the way, he passes devastation and squalor, and occasionally he must mete out some devastation of his own with a sharp blade. Denzel washington, 61, won academy awards for his acting in glory and training day.
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