Russell Crowe Claims ‘Poker Face’ Was ‘Unshootable’ Earlier than He Took Over Directing

Russell Crowe is telling the behind-the-scenes story about his new movie.

The actor took over directing duties for “Poker Face” underneath the situation that he might do “regardless of the f**ok I would like.”

“It examined my f***ing endurance such as you wouldn’t imagine however artwork is rarely made in an ideal atmosphere,” the 58-year-old advised The Courier Mail.

Gary Fleder was initially slated to direct the movie with a script by Stephen M. Coates, however has since been changed by the actor.

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“In case you’re sitting round ready for an ideal atmosphere to make your artwork in, you’re simply going to be sitting by your self for a protracted, lengthy f***ing time,” continued Crowe.

The choice was fueled by his resolution to make the film “an Australian story”.

“I simply type of defined to the productioners like, ‘You’re asking a lot that’s going to be such a waste of cash,’” he stated.

“‘You’re going to waste cash making an attempt to fake that is some other place,’ so I used to be like, ‘I’m not focused on doing any of that. If we’re going to make this movie, we’re going to make it in Australia,’” recalled Crowe.

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In keeping with the actor, the movie was initially meant to be shot as if it was in California.

“It was initially purported to be shot in Sydney and Kiama (on the NSW South Coast) as if we have been in Marin County, California. ‘What? The f***ing solar goes down the fallacious place, mate,’” Crowe shared.

“Poker Face” tells the story of a dying tech billionaire, performed by Crowe, who gathers his buddies for a remaining sport of poker. He gives them the chance to win extra money than they’ve ever seen, however there’s extra to the deal than he reveals.

The movie encompasses a largely Australian solid together with Liam Hemsworth and Daniel MacPherson, together with RZA, Aden Younger, Steve Bastoni, and Brooke Satchwell.

The Stan authentic movie “Poker Face” is about for launch on the streaming platform on Nov. 22.