With directorJoseph Kosinski’sOnly the Braveopening in theaters this weekend, a few days ago I sat down withJosh Brolinfor an exclusive video interview. He talked about being authentic to the real people portrayed in the film, not embellishing the dialogue or situations, why the studio was a little nervous when he posted a risqué picture on his Instagram, and more. In addition, with Brolin playing Thanos in the next twoAvengersmovies and Cable inDeadpool 2, we talked a little about both roles. He revealed his thoughts on theDeadpool 2script and how he might be playing Cable a lot over the next two years. Finally, when names kept coming up about who might play Cable, Brolin was never on the list. His casting came out of left field. That’s because he was scheduled to playGeorge JonesinTaylor Hackford’sGeorge and Tammy, but the project got delayed and when his schedule opened up he was offered Cable. you’re able to hear him explain how it all happened in the video above.
If you haven’t seen theOnly the Bravetrailers, the film is based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots who battled the Yarnell Hill wildfire, which blazed through Arizona in June 2013. Brolin plays the guy at the top, superintendentEric Marsh, andMiles Tellerplays his new recruit,Brendan McDonaugh. As the film unfolds, we watch as a group of local firefighters fight to become one of the most elite firefighting teams in the nation. It’s anextremelywell made film that shows the determination and sacrifice of these brave men and women.Only the Bravealso starsJeff Bridges,James Badge Dale,Taylor Kitsch, andJennifer Connelly.
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Here’s the official synopsis forOnly the Brave:
It’s not what stands in front of you… it’s who stands beside you. Only the Brave, based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, is the heroic story of one unit of local firefighters that through hope, determination, sacrifice, and the drive to protect families, communities, and our country become one of the most elite firefighting teams in the nation. As most of us run from danger, they run toward it – they watch over our lives, our homes, everything we hold dear, as they forge a unique brotherhood that comes into focus with one fateful fire.
