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Josh Brolin says he doubted Whalefall’s whale-bound story could work
Josh Brolin initially doubted Whalefall’s premise because much of the story takes place inside a whale.
The survival thriller is directed by Brian Duffield and based on Daniel Kraus’ 2023 novel.
It follows scuba diver Jay Gardiner as he searches for his deceased father’s remains off California’s coast.
Jay is swallowed by a sperm whale and has about an hour of oxygen to find a way out.
Brolin plays Jay’s father, Mitt, and said he was unsure how the unusual setting could keep audiences engaged.
He said the finished film works and praised its emotional impact and the performance by Jay’s actor, Abrams.
Brolin added that some viewers told him weeks later they were still thinking about the movie.
Josh Brolin said he initially doubted whether Whalefall’s premise could hold viewers’ attention.
The film follows a scuba diver who is swallowed by a sperm whale while searching for his father’s remains.
Brolin said about 80% of the story takes place inside the whale.
He said he was pleased with the finished film and praised its emotional impact.
Whalefall is directed by Brian Duffield and is based on Daniel Kraus’ 2023 novel.
- Who
- Josh Brolin, one of the film’s stars, discussed his initial doubts.
- What
- Brolin questioned whether Whalefall’s whale-bound story could work, but said he was pleased with the film.
- When
- Not stated
- Where
- The story is set in the ocean off the coast of California.
- Why
- Brolin was unsure how the film could keep viewers engaged while most of its story takes place inside a whale.
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- Film title
- Whalefall
- Director
- Brian Duffield
- Source novel
- Daniel Kraus’ 2023 novel
- Story setting
- Ocean off the coast of California
- Time remaining
- Jay has only an hour of oxygen left while trapped inside the whale
What people are saying
This this movie probably won't work 80% of it takes place inside of a whale you know what I mean?