You're honestly the only celebrity I know of that is as down-to-earth and relatable as you are. For what it's worth, I loved the trailer, but I enjoyed your trailer comments video far more because of the chill vibe and interesting facts. In the ocean of modern sensationalism, your RU-vid channel is a wonderful island of sensibility and honesty. Thanks for all your hard work!
Agreed!! This video makes me 1000x times look more forward to Shazam Fury of the Gods than any trailer could because I know there's an actual person with a heart of gold directing it and an amazing partner supporting him (and perhaps offering creative input wherever needed!!)
He did an interview with Ryan conolloy a whoile back and he regreted not hacing his wife and a producer for anabelle Creation (Ithink or it was for Light's out. I can;t remember). Lotta is also an actress with 19 acting credits to her name along with a few more for producing, writting and so on so forth.
Can't wait to hear the making-of stories for Shazam 2. That bag solution for the mall scene in the first one is implanted in my brain as peak film-making resourcefulness. Also that IMDB bag was hilariously whelming.
Yeah that video sticks in my head every time I see anything about Shazam, I'd love to see more videos of him talking about what challenges and problem solving he had to do during this film. Just like the cape not being CGI'd in for the trailer.
Kind of shocking to see how much of an assembly line this all is. And huge respect to everyone involved always on their A Game and how fast everything comes out
As a fellow introvert, I felt EXHAUSTED just watching you go through all that. It's amazing how Zachary Levi was still bopping along while you looked like you would be fine just sitting in a lounge chair somewhere for a bit.
Levi's just built that way. That's why he's able to play characters that are usually energetic, but empathetic man children like he did in Chuck and now in Shazam and sustain that energy for 12 hour day shoots. He feeds off of the whole thing. The chaos energizes him whereas it drains someone like David. Interesting how people can be so different. That said, I'm sure Levi has his moments of exhaustion. Everybody does at some point.
Its called cocaine, its as easily accessible as tea or coffee in LA my friend. It gives like a strong caffeine kick, nothing more nothing less, strong though.
Though you admittedly often look like the least hyper person on stage, the moment you open your mouth to speak the passion and pride in your work is beyond obvious. I love that you can make these videos and talk more about things that went wrong with the filmmaking process and how you overcame them cause your pride in the problem solving shows even more that you think you made a good product than if you tried to say it was perfect from the very beginning. Also thank you so much for being so open about your experience and really living as an example of how you can be nervous, anxious, exhausted and overwhelmed as a professional artist but you can't let it stop you from being excited to go do something new and incredible. I think a lot of us need to see someone like you making it while being honest about what you still deal with as an introvert so we know it's possible for us too, it's okay to feel that way but it doesn't make all our fears and anxieties so true that we should never try.
In all fairness, watching these clips I would very much say it's case of everyone around him being super hyper rather than him coming off as drained or boring or anything.
"how I would be perceived" Well for what it's worth to you, David, and anyone reading this comment, I met David and his wife Lotta at Comic Con and my 'perception' of them is excellent. They were both really kind, took a picture and briefly chatted with me before they got on with their evening. I think they handled the event like total professionals and I'm really looking forward to all the upcoming projects David and Lotta will be releasing next! 😁
I've always found Americans way more naturally outgoing and energetic than what I'm used to across the pond, which is something I admire about them. What helped a lot for me at least was taking theater improv classes with actors-- once you start doing that and you perform for audiences, you get used to it in everyday situations as well. It also helps you write for actors as well.
Yes! I was introduced to improv theater by my high school drama teacher and I *absolutely* consider it a real life skill that helps me on a daily basis. When you're an introvert, every conversation can start to feel like a performance after a while, so knowing how to perform well is super useful.
As an American, I've always found my fellow Americans to be generally real loudmouths, and I've always gravitated towards a more British mindset...I guess it's a case of that whole "grass is always greener over there" syndrome.
David, I'm a Brazilian screenwriter and you inspired me to direct my own projects. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences on youtube. I hope to one day achieve your success。All the best to you.
This gave me a new look as to what you and other directors have to go through on such monsterous projects. I am very thankful for this video. For what it's worth, the trailer was awesome. I am very excited for this film!
Vlogging the whole thing must've only made the experience more draining. Super cool of David and Lotta to go out of their way to bring us along for the ride. Even just the candid BTS footage was really insightful.
That's my IGN mic at 6:44! I interviewed you that day on the Shazam carpet and just want to say again, thanks for your time. I got to thank Lotta that day, but your videos and tutorials were a huge inspiration to my fiancee and I as we were making our new horror short in lockdown, so please keep them up whenever you get some time! It was so nice to see you and Lotta again, sat next to you two at the Bad Times premiere (I'm the Conjuring timeline guy). Best of luck with Shazam: Fury of the Gods, can't wait to see it. Also, that b-roll of you giving a thumbs up looks like your approving of my Lucy Liu interview which, y'know, thanks.
Thank you David. As a filmmaker who has been battling depression for 30+ years while trying to maintain some semblance of sanity in the film industry, your videos about your experiences really give me the chance to not feel so invisible. You are most appreciated and loved and respected and you are so generous with your time to produce these. Thank you.
Thanks so much for sharing this, David. I also have a very limited social battery so it's nice to see how others handle that in extreme situations. Also, Lotta looked fabulous!
This was so insightful and such a fresh look at the Comic Con experience. I’ve been going for nearly 20 years and this type of experience as a creator has always been a bit of a mystery. You’ve been so great at just rolling with it for Shazam! and Shazam!: Fury of the Gods! Really looking forward to the film.
Wow, to hear you have feelings like "I suck as a director, I am a boring person, I am in the wrong business for the kind of person I am" is quite shocking and reassuring at the same time! If you have these feelings despite being a phenomenal filmmaker, I think it is okay for me and really anyone else to feel this way too. And THAT Imdb bag was the bag of most random shit I've ever seen in my life lol.
I found this guy in my college textbook when I was in film school. Funny thing is - he didn't even know he was in it and it was written by two film historians which he loved. It was great to be the messenger but I'm sure he was so happy to learn he literally made it into the history books. What a humble legend Edit: Damn what a vague comment - "found this guy in a textbook written by two historians" lol 😂 hold on, I'm going to need to get some details in here
David!!! Shazam 2 trailer you brought the hype again just like Shazam. WB is lucky to be working with a talented director. Hey honestly the fans love you man!!! We're not expecting you to be Zach or JDG. You can stay a full introvert and we'll still enjoy the shit out of you cux you are awesome!!! You're in the right business!!! We actually need more people like you that's down to earth. It's crazy alot of us see the glory and the praise but never behind the scenes. I guess that's why it's called ShowBUSINESS right? Looking forward to your long career and more upcoming projects. Keep grinding brother don't stop.
As an introvert myself, I feel you, bro. Regards to Lotta - she is actually a really great operator, she got an amazing eye for composition in real time👌🏻. It is actually very hard to do, everyone who tried it know that it is not a very relaxed experience. Also - thanks a lot for sharing! It was really, REALLY interesting to feel what all this press conferences are all about for a filmmaker. 👍 Have a nice day! ☀️
As an introvert, it's times like these that we really appreciate the extroverts like Zachary Levi just absorbing all the attention and keeping the heat off of you. I've never heard a director talk so honestly like this. This is amazing.
David, I think this is the first vlog ever on your channel! Or I may be wrong? I love it! Thank you so much for taking us on a press tour with you. Myself a huge introvert, I identify with how you feel about this 200%. So good to get to follow you and Lotta along for the fun ride! And the BTS thoughts about it all.
This video was extremely relatable...aside from the being a filmmaker at ComiCon part. I often wonder how fine the line is between being an introvert and having anxiety/depression. During the pandemic, I was diagnosed with social anxiety, which in retrospect, explained SO much about the everything about me while growing up. However, I don't think I'm naturally an introvert. It fully depends on where I am and who I'm with. In the right setting with the right people I can be VERY outgoing...I imagine I could comfortably ride Zachary Levi's confidence and energy into the sunset. Anyway, it's bee a lot of fun watching go on this journey the last few years. Stay strong. Have fun. Make more movies, please.
I got to work H the day you came by. As a fellow introvert it was really great to see this, captures the feel accurately. I don’t know why I keep coming back when it’s so draining but I also get to sit in the backstage area as nobody is there to see me. Watching all the celebrities dance around and be silly, it’s a completely different con backstage.
I love behind the scenes looks like this. It's a side you never really get to see, especially from a fellow introvert. That IMDB bag was just ridiculous though.
David your so open and honest about your experiences when you do something but it also makes you a great filmmaker and storyteller telling these raw stories and making the coolest characters pop on screen as a 19 year old aspiring filmmaker I really look up to you especially cause you have knowledge about all sides of filmmaking not just directing and your a Blackmagic fanboy like myself I have a mate who tells me you have to get a full frame camera but the fact is a camera doesn't matter if you don't have a story worth telling. Btw Shazam is my favorite dc film and very much looking forward to the sequel. Congrats on everything man and keep being you!😃
I'm not an introvert and I often speak in front of a (modest) crowd in my job - and watching this gave me a near panic attack. And then getting instant feedback from thousands of people online? I would be an absolute mess before, during and after. You are a superhero David. Looking forward to when you can tell us the really interesting stuff about making the movie. Great to see Lotta there as well, you two are lucky to have each other.
I’m an introverted filmmaker myself and it’s great to see this behind the scenes of what it’s really like to do press. Your level of honesty is amazing to see and what is missing in the industry. I will be there for every film you make.
The fact that you share these experiences from your particular perspective is so inspiring to me, I really appreciate your sincerity and good vibes. I wish you all the best and success in everything you set out to do!
Highly anticipated for Shazam 2! I do have a question though. In some shots, we see (in SDCC trailer) the shazam logo on the costumes glow and in some it doesn't. Is that unfinished VFX work or intentional?
Remember seeing Myggan on TV back in the day and now you're getting hugs from legendary Lucy Liu backstage at comic Con. So cool!!! Looking forward to seeing Shazam 2 soon!
Thanks man! I've never felt seeing a hollywood filmmaker so relatable to us. This opens up a lot of possibilites, that if you can make it out there, we can too! Thanks for sharing your story, means a lot
I think most of thr top people in Hollywood are introverts lol. Rob pattinson, Andrew garfield, Nolan, Fincher,Johnny depp, etc. And read thr comments.. maybe Hollywood press don't like introverts but the net shows they are thr most loved.
I totally feel You. I used to be more extrovert alas it's gone and now days I'm introvert and the drained feeling is really real. Sometimes it's easier to recover other days ...
Oh man, I don't know how you and Lotta do it! Having to endure the crazyness of L.A. and Hollywood events as a Swedish introvert must be a nightmare. I would end blasting Ænema on my headphones between interviews to try to purge it out.
Dude, same here! When we released our first feature and had to do the press and all that, it totally sucked ass. As a DP who's even less outgoing than, say, a director, I was like come on, it's 2022, can we come up with something less of a drag? Can we just, idk, hang out with the press, have a few drinks and then do the same with the fans? Being so far away from the actual consumer is not the way we supposed to treat people, I thought. Still, thanks for the insides, love the energy (or the lack of it), very sincere stuff!
I worked at Comic Con for IMDB and handed out gift bags on the boat. Hope you enjoy the nose trimmer haha, i also thought it was a strange gift as I handed out the bags.
I want to say thank you David for sharing your thoughts and experiences on all this. You being able to be 100% honest about all this is really refreshing. We hear often of how great and awesome these interviews and tours are, but you sharing the actual process is a reason me and everyone else loves you. You are honest with us. You aren't afraid to tell how you feel, about how scared and exhausted you can be from all this but still being optimistic about what you worked too hard for to achieve. I want to say thank you David, you're a big hero to me as you are always truthful to us and helping people navigate the crazy world of filmmaking. Thank you
Thank you for sharing your experience. I went to sidewalk film fest in Birmingham Al a few years ago, and I felt like I failed at the opportunity to meet and greet while I was there. I didn't go with anybody so I had no buffer to make it easier to chat with new people. I stood there, watched people, went to one group of short films, then left 😔 But that's the reality of being a n introvert. Next time I'm going with someone because I would actually like to meet people!
I met you at the first IMAX screening for Shazam and it was incredible to get to talk to you and Zach one-on-one for a couple minutes. I really look up to your career and hope to get to work along side you one day. Great video!
I really appreciate that that IMDB bag was just "hey, we had a bunch of stuff laying around, shove in enough that at least one person will be happy with one thing."
Thanks for the continued behind the scenes dialogue and analysis. This is really informative and I feel you have a serious knack as a narrator. I get a major kick out of this, keep up the amazing work!
Thank you for your vulnerability. The more other human beings understand what it's like to be an introvert(not necessarily shy), the greater the acceptance that we aren't being "down", we're being drained. Too bad there aren't batteries to recharge us instantaneously. Oh and the only decent thing in the IMDB bag were the Goodr sunglasses. They are the best!
It's neat to see what it'd be like to be famous during something like this. Thank you! I know I'll never get to experience it so it's interesting... little moments like getting off of a tour bus, or walking behind the line, grabbing swag bags, seeing the caterers table.. it's little moments like that you don't normally experience in these BTS videos without it being glorified.
David was Zachery your choice? from just watching Chuck, i wouldn't have thought he would make such a fantastic lead superhero (i mean sure he is very charismatic on screen, i just wouldn't have 2+2'd it) He's really spot on for your film. well done if it was. great casting. btw your DC movie was pitch perfect, im really looking forward to the sequel. big fan
I just made the connection that you cast your wife as the scientist in the first Shazam that is introduced and then immediately murdered. I've watched Shazam like four times and never noticed who she was because of the glasses.
Anyone else surprised by what’s in that IMDB bag? Just like- a target run of stuff? It’s cool and free stuff is great but- like- why? They’re giving all of these celebrities Pokémon funko pops? A two pack of tshirts? I’m just a little confused
I would love to see you do a podcast or episode on talking about problem solving and stories on set and during the filmmaking of your movies, obviously for Shazam 2 we'll have to wait til after it's released haha
Greetings from Åre 😉 Great insides into your psychy and ins and outs of a press tour. I'm interested in how you manage to stay upright during months of shooting?
Only thing that I felt was missing at the panel was an official poster for the film. DC films have some great teaser artwork, I was kinda surprised we didn't get one alongside the trailer (which looked amazing) 👉👈. Can't wait for the film!
Thank you!! For those of us who are introverts, we understand your exhaustion. 😂 Shazam⚡️ is the best DC film ever! And from the trailer, Shazam: Fury of the gods will be even more awesome. I can hardly wait for December. I love the stories you tell under your direction. So good. Love your honesty. Love what you see through the camera lens because it shows up on the screen. I don’t know if that makes sense but it’s a complement to your skill and talent as a film maker. Love you and Lotta!!
David thank you so...so much for this video! You are the ONLY Hollywood director that isnt afraid to show your fans that you are just a regular guy. And thank you for bringing us along on your journey as an introverted filmmaker who's now a big time Hollywood director. I loved hearing your thoughts on how you dealt with all the press and panels. I look forward to seeing more of your journey! #ponysmasherfan
I have to say that none of that really looked like much fun. I want to make films, too...heck, I HAVE made one, just not one that's got distribution of any kind, but I'd never want to make really big films that would require this sort of thing. I suppose I can remain content in the knowledge that reality will insure it never happens.
Not a diehard horror fan, and no particular interest in DC, but I'll go and see every @ponysmasher film because it's good to see something you know is made by such and amazing and adorable human being. PS as soon as Lotte came on screen in this I was searching the background for something supernatural and terrifying that was about to happen to her.
Thanks a lot for the behind the scenes. How’s it like coming from landet lagom as an introvert doing this type of stuff, besides exhausting? Ha det bäst!
