Entertainmentby William Earl
Director Brian Duffield on Filming Inside a Whale's Stomach
Key Takeaways
- Director Brian Duffield adapted Daniel Kraus's novel 'Whalefall' into a feature film.
- The movie stars Austin Abrams as a diver swallowed by a whale.
- Production utilized a cramped, 360-degree practical set mounted on a rocking gimbal.
- Studio safety representatives closely monitored the unconventional and intense physical shoot.
Director Brian Duffield directed the new film 'Whalefall,' which follows a diver trapped inside a whale's stomach. Bringing the novel by Daniel Kraus to the screen required building an innovative, claustrophobic 360-degree set mounted on a rocking gimbal. Actor Austin Abrams endured intense physical scenes inside the tight space while crew members manipulated the set to simulate being crushed. Despite safety concerns from studio representatives, the production was completed safely, resulting in a uniquely harrowing cinematic experience.
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