WithEl Chicanonow playing in theaters, I recently sat down with writer-directorBen Hernandez Brayand co-writerJoe Carnahanat the Collider studio. During the wide-ranging interview, they talked about the absurd story of how they first met, whatEl Chicanois about and how it goes from police procedural to superhero origin story, how the film was inspired by the deaths of Bray’s younger brother and daughter, how the film changed in the editing room, what they learned from early screenings, why they had to shoot a completely different ending, and more. In addition, Bray talked about the insane stunt inSwordfishthat he can’t believe he did twice, how he got into directing episodes of CW series likeArrowandLegends of Tomorrow, and how there isn’t enough recognition of the work put into stunts. Carnahan also gives an update onBoss LevelandThe Raidremake.
If you haven’tseen the trailers,El Chicanofocuses on twin brothers Diego and Pedro who go their separate ways as adults with Diego becoming a cop and Pedro becoming a criminal. However, when clues about Pedro’s death connect to one of Diego’s cases, “El Chicano”, a mysterious vigilante figure from their youth, resurfaces.
Check out what Joe Carnahan & Ben Hernandez Bray had to say in the player above and below is exactly what we talked about and the official synopsis.
Joe Carnahan & Ben Hernandez Bray:
Here is the official synopsis for El Chicano:
When L.A.P.D. Detective Diego Hernandez is assigned a career-making case investigating a vicious cartel, he uncovers links to his brother’s supposed suicide and a turf battle that’s about to swallow his neighborhood. Torn between playing by the book and seeking justice, he resurrects the masked street legend El Chicano. Now, out to take down his childhood buddy turned gang boss, he sets off a bloody war to defend his city and avenge his brother’s murder
