Best of 2022: “Nope” Cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema on Capturing the Epic Scope of Jordan Peele’s Latest
It’s that time of year—we look back on a few of our favorite interviews from 2022 in our annual year-end list.
Cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema failed to get into two Dutch film schools, so he worked in a soap factory, played in a band, and survived unemployment as a self-described “slacker” before finding his creative footing at a renowned cinema academy in Lodz, Poland. Since then, he’s made up for lost time through collaborations with A-list auteurs,
Best of 2022: How “Nope” Production Designer Ruth De Jong Built & Bloodied the Haywood Ranch
It’s that time of year—we look back on a few of our favorite interviews from 2022 in our annual year-end list.
There was a moment when writer/director Jordan Peele and production designer Ruth De Jong realized they were going to shoot Nope practically. Tucked in the Agua Dulce area of California’s Santa Clarita Valley is the Firestone Ranch, which would become the setting for the Haywood home where OJ (Daniel Kaluuya) and his sister Emerald (Keke Palmer) discover an unexpected visitor living in the sky above them.
Best of Summer: “Nope” VFX Supervisor Guillaume Rocheron on Creating That Spectacular Alien Creature
As we’ve done for the past few summers, we’ve compiled a few of our favorite interviews to highlight in this last week of August. This is by no means a comprehensive list, but a little taste of some of the great conversations we’ve had during these hot summer months. Bring on sweater season.
Jordan Peele’s extraterrestrial spectacle Nope has a secret you may not know about: the sky itself is a digital recreation.
“Nope” Sound Designer Johnnie Burn Puts the Fear in What We Hear
Before the opening credits even clear the screen, Nope plunges us into an alarming soundscape: the canned laughter of a sitcom. Knowing that this is a Jordan Peele horror film, immediate tension strikes. Something is bound to shatter that wholesome sound, and, of course, this happens in a brutal way.
Our ears get the first warning sign moment after terrifying moment in Nope as we hear what we can’t yet,
“Nope” VFX Supervisor Guillaume Rocheron on Creating That Spectacular Alien Creature
Jordan Peele’s extraterrestrial spectacle Nope has a secret you may not know about: the sky itself is a digital recreation. And among the roughly 700 effects shots in the film, VFX supervisor Guillaume Rocheron (1917, Life of Pi) admits it’s one of the most rewarding as “most people don’t realize they’re looking at a giant visual effect.”
The Nope VFX team set out to make the blue ether a haunting character,
“Nope” Composer Michael Abels on Scoring Jordan Peele’s Sci-Fi Epic
Composer Michael Abels has become the artist of choice for writer/director Jordan Peele. He has scored all three of his features, Get Out, Us, and now has put his talent and inspiration behind Peele’s latest, the genre-busting sci-fi horror thriller Nope.
Nope stars Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer as siblings OJ and Em, the heirs of a struggling horse ranch and animal wrangling business for film and television in the Santa Clarita valley.
How “Nope” Production Designer Ruth De Jong Built & Bloodied the Haywood Ranch
There was a moment when writer/director Jordan Peele and production designer Ruth De Jong realized they were going to shoot Nope practically. Tucked in the Agua Dulce area of California’s Santa Clarita Valley is the Firestone Ranch, which would become the setting for the Haywood home where OJ (Daniel Kaluuya) and his sister Emerald (Keke Palmer) discover an unexpected visitor living in the sky above them.
“The property is this huge basin surrounded by these hills,
“Nope” Editor Nicholas Monsour Dives Into the Macabre of Jordan Peele’s Sci-Fi epic
Putting together the irresistibly gripping story of writer-director Jordan Peele’s third film Nope was picture editor Nicholas Monsour, who has a shorthand with the auteur, having collaborated on Us (2019) and a number of episodes of Key and Peele.
Set in the outskirts of Hollywood, OJ Haywood (Daniel Kaluuya) and his sister Emerald (Keke Palmer) find themselves up against a mysterious entity living in the sky above their home.
“Nope” Cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema on Capturing the Epic Scope of Jordan Peele’s Latest
Cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema failed to get into two Dutch film schools, so he worked in a soap factory, played in a band, and survived unemployment as a self-described “slacker” before finding his creative footing at a renowned cinema academy in Lodz, Poland. Since then, he’s made up for lost time through collaborations with A-list auteurs, including David O. Russell (The Fighter), Sam Mendes (Spectre), and Spike Jonez (Her).
First “Nope” Reactions Say Jordan Peele’s Latest Stunner is Out of This World
You’ll never look at the sky the same way again.
This is one reaction we’re seeing a lot of from critics who have seen Jordan Peele’s Nope, his eagerly-anticipated third feature set on a horse ranch outside of Los Angeles, and involving some unexpected visitors in the sky. Nope has been hyped as Peele’s most ambitious project yet, which says something considering the big swings he took with his Oscar-winning debut Get Out and his sensational follow-up Us.
New Video Details How Jordan Peele’s “Nope” was Shot With IMAX Cameras
Writer/director Jordan Peele is nothing if not ambitious. His directorial debut, Get Out, was an astonishing, game-changing horror film that established him as one of the most unique filmmakers of his generation. Peele nabbed an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, while Get Out‘s star, Daniel Kaluuya, saw his career takeoff—he won a Best Actor Oscar for his stunning performance in Judas and the Black Messiah a few years later.
Daniel Kaluuya & Keke Palmer Highlight New “Nope” Trailer & Inside Look
A brand new Nope trailer and a behind-the-scenes video give us a clearer picture of the two stars of Jordan Peele’s third film. Both of these riveting peeks at the film came during last night’s BET Awards, held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles (Nope stars Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer were on hand as presenters).
Kaluuya and Palmer play OJ and Emerald Haywood, a brother and sister who own a horse ranch in a dusty gulch in Southern California.
“Nope” Behind-the-Scenes Look Reveals Jordan Peele’s Biggest Swing Yet
There is every indication that Jordan Peele’s Nope is going to be one of the year’s most thrilling films. Peele has, in just two previous films as writer/director, carved out a singular place for himself in the filmmaking firmament. His movies are instantly recognizable as films only he could make, and having proven himself with his Oscar-winning Get Out and his outrageously Oscar-snubbed, excellent Us, he had an even bigger palette to work with on his third feature.
Jordan Peele’s “Nope” Gets Epic Outdoor Screening Venue With Alamo Drafthouse
Now this is how you celebrate your 25th anniversary. Jordan Peele’s Nope will help the Alamo Drafthouse crew celebrate their 25th anniversary with an outdoor screening. What’s even better is that the setting for this outdoor cinematic event will mirror the setting of the film, creating an opportunity for viewers to fall even deeper into Peele’s singularly compelling storytelling. Imagine watching Get Out on the lawn of a fancy upstate house,
Final “Nope” Trailer Reveals Clever Plot of Jordan Peele’s Alien Horror Film
“What if I told you that today, you’ll leave here different.”
These words, spoken by Ricky ‘Jupe’ Park (Steven Yeun) open the final trailer for Jordan Peele‘s Nope, spoken as we watch a man get on his horse and start to ride off, only to fall right back off and hit the ground. Then we move to the home of the Haywood family, where siblings OJ (Daniel Kaluuya) and Emerald (Keke Palmer) discuss what might have killed their father Otis (Keith David),
Jordan Peele’s “Nope” Reveals Longest, Most Thrilling Look Yet
Earlier this week we got our first look at the alien menace haunting Jordan Peele’s third film, Nope. Now, Universal Pictures has given us our most robust peek at Peele’s film, which serves to only heighten our deep thirst for this movie.
“As ambitious a cinematic event as I’ve planned in my career,” Peele says at the top of this new video. “I tried to write a script that I didn’t know how to pull off,
“Nope” Teaser Finally Reveals the Alien Ship Haunting Jordan Peele’s Latest
Yeah, nah. No. Hell no. How many ways can the characters in Jordan Peele’s Nope express their absolute refusal to accept the unacceptable menace hovering in the sky? In a new teaser for Peele’s latest, we finally get a glimpse at what his stellar cast is responding to, with a brief but thrilling glimpse at the alien ship menacing the good people of Nope. The craft is sleek, small-ish,
Jordan Peele’s Mysterious “Nope” Reveals Stunning Footage at CinemaCon
Jordan Peele is one of our modern masters at creating suspense, mystery, and tension, and packing it all into a riveting, nearly unclassifiable genre of film. Social horror? Straight-up thriller? The labels don’t matter, the movies do, and the movies are great. Get Out won Peele a richly deserved Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, and seemed to change the horror game overnight. Then his follow-up Us, unjustly not lavished with trophies,
Jordan Peele’s New Movie “Nope” Deploys Steph Curry in Creepy New Promo
Who better to help you promote your new film than NBA living legend Steph Curry? The perennial All-Star knows a thing or two about performing miracles, but in Jordan Peele’s upcoming film Nope, the types of miracles on display are a whole lot less pleasing than swishing a half-court shot (which Curry has done multiple times). The 2-time NBA MVP, 3-time NBA champ, and 8-time NBA All-Star is not starring in Peele’s hotly-anticipated third directorial effort,
Jordan Peele, Christopher Nolan & More Developing New IMAX Cameras
IMAX, the best large-format camera developer in the world, is working with some of the most tech-savvy, talented filmmakers on the planet to develop new film cameras. The Hollywood Reporter scoops that writer/directors Jordan Peele and Christopher Nolan are just two of the filmmakers giving the company feedback. They’re joined by some of the best cinematographers in the business, including Rachel Morrison (Black Panther), Bradford Young (Arrival),
