Jungle book director jon favreau on making films for. Initially an indie film favorite, actor jon favreau has progressed to strong mainstream visibility into the millennium and, after nearly two decades in the business, is still enjoying character stardom as well as earning notice as a writerproducer director. In 2016, favreau directed and produced the liveaction adaptation of the jungle book, for walt disney pictures, which was released on april 15, 2016 to critical and commercial acclaim. For disney, he portrayed happy hogan in iron man, iron man 2, iron man 3, spiderman. Jon favreau will still act in iron man 3 after passing on the directing gig. While he could get away with veering from the original 1967 animated jungle book in its storyline. Jon favreau is terrified of screwing up the lion king. How jon favreau is approaching disneys lion king remake. Director jon favreau reveals the secrets behind the making. Directed by jon favreau chef, iron man, elf, based on rudyard kiplings timeless stories and inspired by disneys classic animated film, the jungle book is an allnew. Jon favreau is directing a live action remake of the lion king. As an actor, he is known for roles in films such as rudy 1993, swingers 1996 which he also wrote, very bad things 1998, daredevil 2003, the breakup 2006, couples retreat 2009, and chef 2014 which he also wrote and directed.
As the jungle book swings on to bluray and itunes this week, co. Beast, starring emma watson as belle, hits theaters march 17, 2017. You think its about the laughs, but, really, its about investing in the story and being drawn in. Jon favreau is directing a live action remake of the lion. Description above from the wikipedia article jon favreau, licensed under ccbysa, full list of contributors on wikipedia. Initially an indie film favorite, actor jon favreau has progressed to strong mainstream visibility into the millennium and, after nearly two decades in the business, is still enjoying character stardom as well as earning notice as a writerproducerdirector. The mancub mowgli flees the jungle after a threat from the tiger shere khan. The company has been credited as coproducers in most of favreaus directorial ventures. If jon favreau s work on the jungle book is anything to go by, well be getting a visually gorgeous piece that remains true to the original story.
With neel sethi, bill murray, ben kingsley, idris elba. Jon favreau biography facts, childhood, family life. Favreau said while he felt the pressure of not messing up with the jungle book, the lion king was a whole different ball game for one very simple reason. The jungle book 2 already in the works at disney collider. We also know that jon favreau is also set to return to. Apr 21, 2017 favreau spoke about his tall task now with taking on the liveaction version of the lion king.
Director jon favreau reveals the secrets behind the making of the jungle book favreau appears on popcorn with peter travers and shares how he chose the lone actor in. Director jon favreau is no stranger to huge expectations. He made his film debut with a role in the biographical sports film rudy. But unlike the jungle book, which jon favreau did a very good job with, by most accounts, the original lion king was much more recent and people have lived with it for more than two decades. With disneys current penchant for churning out liveaction. Origins, a competing motion capture adaptation for warner bros, due in 2017. Jon favreau will receive the visual effects societys lifetime achievement award during the 16th annual ves. May 19, 2017 jon favreaus live actioncgi jungle book movie was a huge hit this year, and it looks like his next job is rebooting another disney classic. We can officially confirm that the walt disney studios and director jon favreau are putting a new reimagining of the lion king on the fast track to production. He is best known for directing the 2003 christmas comedy film, elf. Guided by bagheera the panther and the bear baloo, mowgli embarks on a journey of selfdiscovery, though he also meets creatures who dont have his best interests at heart. After directing disneys liveaction version of the jungle book, which came out earlier this year, jon favreau has now been tapped for a liveaction reimagining of the lion king the walt disney. Jon favreaus 7 rules for making a good movie indiewire.
The jungle book is a 2016 american fantasy adventure film directed and produced by jon favreau, from a screenplay written by justin marks and produced by. The lion king builds on disneys success of reimagining its classics for a contemporary audience with films like maleficent, cinderella, and the jungle book. Jungle book director jon favreau says sound mixing is like cooking. When i think about disneys legacy, i relate to walts original dream, says director jon favreau. The house of mouse and iron mans jon favreau are partnering up again to bring simba to life in a liveaction version of disneys beloved 1994 animated movie the lion king. The project follows the technologically groundbreaking smash hit the jungle book, directed by.
Simultaneous with his directorial projects he worked as a consultant on 24 episodes of the orville from 2017 to 2019. Not only is favreau set to helm the movie, but disney has also announced that there will be a sequel to its summer blockbuster movie, the jungle book. The company has been credited as coproducers in most of favreau s directorial ventures. Jungle book director jon favreau set to helm another liveaction. Since then, the film has been remade as a liveaction adaptation in 1994 by stephen sommers and a sequel to the original cartoon, the jungle book 2, was developed as a directto. Jon favreau to direct disneys liveaction the lion king. Origins, but theres still a bit of bad luck that disneys version was a few years ahead of theirs. Once again, iron man director jon favreau has magically pulled out another incredibly fun blockbuster from behind disneys circular ear. Mar 30, 2017 most recently, favreau directed and produced disneys liveaction adaptation of rudyard kiplings epic adventure the jungle book, a film that has received universal acclaim.
Jonathan kolia jon favreau is an american actor, voice actor, comedian, director, producer, and screenwriter. Jon favreaus jungle book is a wild tale for a digital age. The lion king, hot off the heels of directing the jungle book, the wildly successful and critically acclaimed liveaction adaptation of the animated film. Jon favreaus 7 rules for making a good movie, from the jungle book to the lion king. He is also the second director of an mcu film to direct a liveaction remake, after kenneth branagh ironically, branaghs remake of cinderella was the last remake before favreaus the jungle book favreau previously worked with roger allers one of the directors of the 1994 original. The jungle book director interview jon favreau youtube.
The jungle book 2016, directed by jon favreau credit. Favreau is the first director to direct more than one liveaction adaptation of an animated film. Jon favreau in talks to direct jungle book let the shere khan voice. Sep 28, 2016 we can officially confirm that the walt disney studios and director jon favreau are putting a new reimagining of the lion king on the fast track to production. The jungle book director jon favreau is reimagining the. Director jon favreau reveals the secrets behind the. For favreau, the 49yearold director of the bigbudget marvel movies iron man and iron man 2 and the lowfi indie hit chef, directing the jungle book is an opportunity to. Serkis is directing the movie, which will open on oct. Apr 14, 2015 you think its about the laughs, but, really, its about investing in the story and being drawn in. Disney unveils jawdropping first footage of jon favreaus remake at d23. It looks like director jon favreau is about to venture into the jungle again. Jon favreau is directing a liveaction the lion king remake. Most recently, favreau directed and produced disneys liveaction adaptation of rudyard kiplings epic adventure the jungle book, a film that has received universal acclaim.
Jon favreau is an american actor, director, and producer, known for his acting roles in films like very bad things. Hot off the success of directing the jungle book, jon favreau will now be working with the likes of mufasa, simba, scar, timone and pumba as he will helm the live action adaption of the disney animated classic, the lion king. Transcript for director jon favreau reveals the secrets behind the making of the jungle book. The amiable, huskyframed actor with the tight, crinkly hair was born in queens, new york. Homecoming 2017, and coexecutive produced avengers. On july 29, the lion king surpassed the jungle book to become favreau s highestgrossing film as director, while also surpassing the original film. At the first 2017 tribeca talks, scarlett johansson interviewed jon favreau and swapped tricks of the trade, including how to face a flop. This can only be reassuring to those who arent sold on the idea of a remake. He produces films under his banner, fairview entertainment. Jan 08, 2016 for favreau, the 49yearold director of the bigbudget marvel movies iron man and iron man 2 and the lowfi indie hit chef, directing the jungle book is an opportunity to. Create talked to director jon favreau about relating to flawed heroes, the elusive control of tone, and making movies for everyone. Jungle book director jon favreau says sound mixing is like. Jon favreau shot the entire of the jungle book in a warehouse. Apr 24, 2017 favreau said while he felt the pressure of not messing up with the jungle book, the lion king was a whole different ball game for one very simple reason.
What he and his team pulled off in their version was stunning, a lush, fully realized world of bears, panthers, pythons, a seriously sinister tiger and one very spirited little boy named mowgli was. Apr 06, 2016 directed by jon favreau chef, iron man, elf, based on rudyard kiplings timeless stories and inspired by disneys classic animated film, the jungle book is an allnew. And its called the jungle book its directed by my friend here john that roe. Jon favreau on the jungle book, the sequel, what fans can expect with his version of the lion king, seth macfarlanes orville tv series, and more. What he and his team pulled off in their version was stunning, a lush, fully realized world of bears, panthers, pythons. Also during the ceremony, production mixer john pritchett memoirs of a geisha will receive the. Further differentiating his film from the disney version, serkis points out that hes not. Favreau spoke about his tall task now with taking on the liveaction version of the lion king. The jungle book director jon favreau is reimagining. Cas filmmaker award to jon favreau cinema audio society. After a threat from the tiger shere khan forces him to flee the jungle, a mancub.
After a threat from the tiger shere khan forces him to flee the jungle, a mancub named mowgli embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of panther bagheera and freespirited bear baloo. Press center daily news 2017 jon favreau to receive vess lifetime achievement award. Following the recent remake of the jungle book, disney has now announced jon favreau will be directing a reimagining of the animated the lion king movie. While it tips its hat to the 1967 animated film, this fantastical retelling of rudyard kiplings classic tale moves to its own vibrant drum beat with a visual razzle dazzle that takes the tiger from. Jon favreau is terrified of screwing up the lion king polygon. How andy serkis jungle book differs from jon favreaus.
Favreau at the 2012 san diego comiccon international the following list is. Indeed, the jungle book was critically and commercially acclaimed, so we know that the lion king is in good hands. Favreau at the 2012 san diego comiccon international the following list is the complete filmography of the american actor, director, producer, and screenwriter jon favreau. Today, favreau views his lengthy acting career as one big directing internship. Apr 21, 2017 scarlett johansson interviewed her jungle book director at the 2017 tribeca film festival, where he teased his work on disneys lion king remake. Director, producer and actor jon favreau discusses his lucky career path. Director jon favreau takes audiences on a wild ride back.
At the first 2017 tribeca talks, scarlett johansson interviewed jon favreau and. Jungle book director jon favreau on making films for everybody. Dec 08, 2016 jon favreau on the jungle book, the sequel, what fans can expect with his version of the lion king, seth macfarlanes orville tv series, and more. Jon favreau directing the lion king for disney cosmic book news. He also voiced reilly the beaver in sony pictures open season and its sequel, and jerome the grizzly bear in zookeeper. The jungle book helmer will be honored at the 16th annual ves awards on feb. Scarlett johansson interviewed her jungle book director at the 2017 tribeca film festival, where he teased his work on disneys lion king remake. Apr 11, 2016 disneys the jungle book is directed by jon favreau iron man and stars such voice talent as bill murray rock the kasbah as baloo the bear, christopher walken jersey boys as king louie and idris elba beasts of no nation as shere khan, among many others as can be been seen in the latest trailer. The last time we talked, i was looking for my mowgli and was about to cast bill murray as. Initially an indie film favorite, actor jon favreau has progressed to strong mainstream visibility into the millennium and, after nearly two.
Back in 1967, walt disney produced an animated musical comedy based on british author rudyard kiplings 1894 work, the jungle book, about a boy called mowgli whos raised by wolves in tropical india. Lion king director jon favreau explains why hes remaking. When he took on directing a liveaction remake of disneys beloved 1967 animated classic the jungle book, he had his work cut out for him. A few words from the creative genius behind the jungle book jon favreau and visual effects supervisor rob legato. The last time we talked, i was looking for my mowgli and was about to cast bill murray as baloo in a new reimagining of the jungle book for disney. Jon favreau s 7 rules for making a good movie, from the jungle book to the lion king. Jon favreau will direct a live action version of the lion. Jon favreaus live actioncgi jungle book movie was a huge hit this year, and it looks like his next job is rebooting another disney classic. Favreau appears on popcorn with peter travers to talk about the making of the jungle book and reflects on shandlings role as the porcupine. He is also known for directing films, such as iron man and the jungle book.
If jon favreaus work on the jungle book is anything to go by, well be getting a visually gorgeous piece that remains true to the original story. Soon after favreaus tweet, disney officially confirmed that favreau will indeed be directing a live action version of the lion king. Lion king director jon favreau explains why hes remaking an. Apr 15, 2016 director jon favreau reveals the secrets behind the making of the jungle book favreau appears on popcorn with peter travers and shares how he chose the lone actor in the film and the tricks he. Disney and jon favreau joining forces on the lion king. Jon favreau to receive visual effects society lifetime. Jon favreau likes onions on his hot dog and bill murray in his jungle book in his new take on the jungle book, director jon favreau juggled directing a live kid and computergenerated animals. Jon favreau talks liveaction lion king at tribeca film. In director jon favreau s spirited, lush adaptation of the jungle book based loosely on rudyard kiplings stalwart fables, with dashes of the 1967 disney version tossed incomputer.