THE FOOT CHASE BETWEEN BODHI AND UTAH WAS TECHNICALLY COMPLEX.
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Instead of getting actors who could surf, Bigelow cast surfers who could act to be in the gang of “Ex-Presidents.” Bojesse Christopher (who plays Grommet) and John Philbin (who plays Nathaniel) were pro surfers who acted on the side.
It was picked up again and completed four years later when James Cameron and his then-wife Bigelow were looking for projects for Bigelow to direct.
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The movie was originally set up to go into production in 1987 with Ridley Scott at the helm before the producers backed out after losing the film rights. They previously starred in the 1986 hockey drama Youngblood, which was Reeves’ first studio movie appearance. Point Break isn’t the first time Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves worked together. Peter Iliff based the character’s name on NFL quarterback Joe Montana. Though Johnny never made it past being a quarterback at Ohio State in the movie, screenwriter W. UTAH’S NAME WAS BASED ON A FOOTBALL ICON. In fact, Patrick Swayze originally auditioned for the part of Utah before eventually landing the role of Bodhi. The producers of the movie wanted Charlie Sheen or Johnny Depp for the role, but director Kathryn Bigelow demanded that Reeves be given the part. KEANU REEVES WASN’T THE FIRST CHOICE TO PLAY JOHNNY UTAH. It was renamed “ Riders on the Storm” during the first half of production, but was changed to Point Break-a surfing term for a wave that hits a piece of land extended from the coastline-before production wrapped. The movie was originally supposed to be titled “Johnny Utah,” the name of the character eventually played by Keanu Reeves. Since the pay was paltry, Iliff had to wait tables at a restaurant during the day before going home to write the script for Point Break at night. Peter Iliff to pen the script for only $6000. WRITING THE SCRIPT WASN’T THE SCREENWRITER’S ONLY JOB. He had been given an LA Weekly article about Los Angeles being the robbery capital of America and dreamed up a movie about an FBI agent infiltrating a surf gang that robs banks to fuel their fun. THE STORY WAS CONCEIVED IN AN APPROPRIATE PLACE.Ĭo-producer Rick King (who also has a “Story by” credit on the movie) first came up with the idea for the movie while lounging on the beach. Point Break will hit screens on Christmas Day 2015, within a week of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and there’s a good chance Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight may open that day, too.Before you ride that last wave during the 50-year storm, see if you know everything about Point Break. The film wasn’t without some turbulance - original star Gerard Butler backed out, and fans of the classic original have been vocal about their displeasure with the remake. It was a really symbiotic relationship where we fed off each other’s energy.” He’s trying to teach me Spanish here and there, and I’m trying to teach him a little bit about surfing. He said: “After becoming friends, they have to go in different directions - that’s the tragedy and the beauty of the movie.”Īustrailian star Bracey said: “There’s still that common thread of going after something, finding out who he is, where he belongs in the world and also pushing himself as far as he can to find it.”īracey revealed that the production was a bonding experience for him and Ramirez, who are now close friends. How deeply can you connect to yourself by becoming one with the geological forces of the earth?” Edgar Ramirez in Point Break (image courtesy USA Today)Īctor Ramirez explained how important the central dynamic is to the film. He said: “He uses the thrill as a vehicle to serve what lies behind the rush. Fast & Furious cinematographer Core spoke to USA Today about Ramirez’s interpretation of Bodhi. In the first picture (see above), the relationship between the two central characters was key, and that’s something that new director Ericson Core wants to develop in the sequel. The original 1991 movie quickly became a cult classic, and was an early sign that filmmaker Bigelow could direct action sequences better than anyone. While the original concentrated on surfing, the remake looks to expand the subject matter, incorporating a variety of adrenaline sports, including motorcross, rock climbing, and extreme snowboarding, with the story taking place in an amazing 11 countries. The story centers on undercover FBI agent Utah, who infiltrates a gang of thrill-seeking criminals lead by the charismatic and incredibly principled Bodhi. New pictures shows lead actors Luke Bracey ( The Best of Me) and Édgar Ramirez ( Deliver Us From Evil) taking on the roles of Johnny Utah and Bodhi, respectively, made famous by Keanu Reeves and the late Patrick Swayze.
The remake of Kathryn Bigelow’s iconic Point Break looks set to take the action to a whole new level. Luke Bracey in Point Break (image courtesy USA Today)
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