With directorJoseph Kosinski’sOnly the Braveopening in theaters this weekend, a few days ago I sat down withJames Badge DaleandTaylor Kitschfor an exclusive video interview. They talked about being authentic to the real people portrayed in the film, not embellishing the dialogue or situations, wanting to bleed honesty in their performances, and more.
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.Josh Brolinplays 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 BridgesandJennifer Connelly.
Check out what they had to say in the player above and below is what we talked about and the official synopsis.
James Badge Dale and Taylor Kitsch:
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.
