Die-Hard Director Intentionally Hid Lights on Set For Bruce Willis That Made the Movie Way More Fun For Fans
It’s that time of the year again, and people are going back to watch some of the notable Christmas flicks and family-friendly movies. Director Jan De Bont explained that Die Hard can be considered a Christmas movie, as it opens with the iconic Ho-Ho-Ho moment.
Bruce Willis’ one of the highly acclaimed movies includes Die Hard which became a cultural phenomenon and earned the actor a huge fanbase. Little did fans know that to make the project more fun and engaging, the photography director Jan De Bont hid lights on the sets to allow Willis to explore space with freedom. This resulted in a spontaneous and remarkable experience for both the actor and his fans.
Director Hid Lights on Sets of Die Hard To Make Bruce Willis’ Movie a Blast
Behind every acclaimed movie, lies hidden delights that make it even more engaging and spontaneous for actors and fans. Similarly while shooting for Bruce Willis‘ massive hit action movie Die Hard, the photography director Jan De Bont went above and beyond to develop a comedic and captivating experience for the actor.
During an interview with People, Peter Billingsley shared that the director cleverly sneaked lights on the sets to allow Bruce Willis to enjoy freedom while filming. Billingsley revealed: “he hid lights when they were building and creating all the sets on the floors, he just hid lights everywhere so he could turn them on” and added:
“So he could say to Bruce, ‘You can go wherever you want. You can walk wherever you want to, and I can photograph you,’ which is not common, especially in an action movie. Because you would really map it out — everyone knows where you’re going to walk, what the shot is, but they shot it a little more like an indie comedy. Like, walk in the space and find the scene and find the moment.”
This strategy resulted in an exceptionally good atmosphere on the sets and turned out to be a blast for fans. Die Hard became a cultural phenomenon with iconic dialogues like “Now I have a machine gun. Ho-Ho-Ho” and many others, generating excitement among fans for Bruce Willis movies.
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Bruce Willis’ Die Hard Co-Star Expressed Admiration For Actor Amid His Battle With Aphasia
Since the news of Bruce Willis’s diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia came out, the entire entertainment industry was upset. Numerous celebrities including Willis’ ex-wife and co-stars have shared their experiences while working with the star who is severely battling with Aphasia.
The Wrong Place actor’s co-star, De’voreaux White who played the driver Argyle in Die Hard, recently shared his admiration for Bruce Willis. According to Daily Mail, the actor expressed his gratitude for his co-star who has contributed to the success of White and added:
“I have so much compassion and respect for that man, it is just monumental. ‘Oh, he helped me. You know, become an actor. He helped. He had a pivotal part in what my experiences have become. My heart is with him, you know?”
White also mentioned reuniting with the Paradise City star who has left a lasting impact on him. He also revealed keeping occasional check-ins about Willis’ health through the actor’s team. The actor is currently living with his family, who keeps on sharing updates on Bruce Willis’ condition.
Die Hard is available on Prime Video.
