On Location: production designer Martyn John on Fountain of Youth's globetrotting
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Martyn John reunites with director Guy Ritchie for the film 'Fountain of Youth,' starring John Krasinski and Natalie Portman as siblings on a heist adventure. The production included extraordinary scenes filmed at the Pyramids of Giza, utilizing a Chinook helicopter for aerial shots. John expresses excitement over the access to such historic locations, emphasizing the film's dynamic settings, from Egyptian landmarks to bustling international locales. Detailed set designs at London’s Leavesden Studios complemented the outdoor shooting efforts to recreate crucial scenes for this action-packed narrative.
Filming at the Pyramids of Giza was a remarkable experience, combining history with access like never before, showcasing both the scale and spectacle of these ancient wonders.
The helicopter sequence was complex, requiring collaboration with the Egyptian military, and necessitating a specially constructed set for the noisy Chinook environment.
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