Russo Brothers Accidentally Explain Why They Were Perfect For Marvel
Anthony and Joe Russo shared their thoughts about what's it like to direct comedies as compared to making action films such as The Gray Man, incidentally revealing why they were a perfect fit for the MCU. The Netflix action thriller is the latest project by the creative duo known collectively as the Russo brothers. Based on the eponymous spy novel by Mark Greaney, The Gray Man features an ensemble cast including Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, and Ana de Armas. The film premiered on the streaming platform on July 22. Despite mixed reviews, Netflix reported that it was the most-watched movie in 84 countries within its first three days of release.
The Gray Man is the third directorial project from the Russo brothers after their successful stint in the MCU, having directed four films beginning with Captain America: The Winter Soldier in 2014and ending with Avengers: Endgame in 2019. These superhero movies grossed around $6 billion worldwide, making the tandem filmmakers two of the most commercially successful and sought-after directors today. Before these box-office hits, the Russo brothers worked on comedies such as You, Me and Dupree (2006), Arrested Development (2003-2005), and Community (2009-2014).
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In a recent interview for Tag Heuer's The Edge podcast, the Russo brothers talked about the similarities between working on comedies and action movies. According to the duo, comedy and action are very similar despite their contrasting elements. This is why they've been able to make the transition from one genre to the other quite comfortably, calling it a «natural progression» in their professional career. Read their full statement below:
Comedy and action are very
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