Joe Rogan podcast - A Journey into Film-making and Physical Training

⭐The guest shares his love for Frank Miller's comic book, Dark Knight Returns, and his desire to create a movie adaptation of it.

🎥The guest reveals that 300 was a labor of love and a tribute to the graphic novel, which he personally owned and admired.

🏋️The guest discusses his passion for physical training and the importance of having actors in shape for physically demanding roles.

🎬The guest shares his experience shooting 300, including the challenges of a low-budget production and the use of green screen technology.

🏋️‍♂️The guest praises Mark Twight, the trainer who prepared the actors for 300, and highlights the transformative impact of his training methods.

What inspired the guest to make the movie 300?

—The guest was a fan of Frank Miller's graphic novel and wanted to create a faithful adaptation of it.

Did the guest use CGI in the bodies of the actors in 300?

—No, there was zero CGI used in the actors' bodies in the movie. The actors trained extensively to achieve the desired physique.

How long did the actors train for 300?

—The training period varied, but most actors trained for several months to prepare for their physically demanding roles.

Who was the trainer for the actors in 300?

—The trainer for the actors in 300 was Mark Twight, who used his intense training methods to push the actors to their limits.

What other movies has the guest worked on?

—The guest has also worked on movies such as Watchmen and Dawn of the Dead, and has a passion for comic book adaptations.

00:01In this episode of the Joe Rogan podcast, the guest discusses his experience making the movies Watchmen and 300, his passion for physical training, and the challenges of preparing actors for physically demanding roles.

14:39The guest reveals his love for Frank Miller's comic book, Dark Knight Returns, and his desire to create a movie adaptation of it.

23:56The guest shares the story of how he made the movie 300 and his admiration for the graphic novel that inspired it.

32:19The guest discusses his passion for physical training and the importance of having actors in shape for physically demanding roles.

43:12The guest talks about the challenges of shooting the movie 300, including a low budget and the use of green screen technology.

50:57The guest praises Mark Twight, the trainer who prepared the actors for 300, and highlights the transformative impact of his training methods.