Come on in, the water’s…frightful?
Okay, so let’sgodeep on this tale of water-based woes.
At what point did producer James Wan suggest adding a creepy doll to proceedings?
Izzy Waller (Amelie Hoeferle), Elliot Waller (Gavin Warren), Kay (Nancy Lenehan), Ray Waller (Wyatt Russell), and Eve Waller (Kerry Condon) in ‘Night Swim’.Anne Marie Fox/Universal Pictures
What does McGuire think about our dumb-as-dirt idea for a sequel name?
The director patiently answers all these queries and more.
Was she angry when she found out youd snuck in and done that?
‘Night Swim’.Anne Marie Fox/Universal Pictures
We just liked her pool, and she was game.
She thought that was cool that we had ruined her swimming pool forever.
By the way, in the short film, thats Michelle Branchs cat who makes an appearance.
‘Night Swim’ director Bryce McGuire.Anne Marie Fox/Universal Pictures
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People always say you should never make a film which involves water.
At what point in the shoot did you think, hey, maybe they have a point?
I knew even before going into it what a bad idea it was.
Everyone had to pass swim assessments before they could even sign on to the movie.
I think it went as well as it really could have, given how difficult it is.
So it brought this high-stakes urgency to the performance.
Also, youre not acting when youre underwater, youre trying not to die!
And you feel that.
Which cast member was the best in the water?
Kerry Condon was an amazing swimmer.
They can swim great.
Theyre better swimmers than we are as the living.
What is their preferred stroke?
The film is produced by James Wan, whose credits include directing the originalSawand overseeing the Annabelle movies.
Exactly when did he suggest you should have a creepy doll swimming around the pool?
Clark, dont tell people that Annabelle makes an appearance!
James is amazing to work with.
[He] came to meet me the next day and told me the story.
When you scare James Wan, somethings going right.
Neither James Wan nor his fellowNight Swimproducer Jason Blum are exactly averse to franchises.
Do you have ideas for a sequel?
I just wanted this first one to be so simple and archetypal.
My pitch for a sequel title isNight Swim 2: Electric Poolgaloo.
Let me call Universal right now.
Ive not gotten that one yet.
To be honest, that’s been burning a hole in my back pocket for the last three days.
It marinated like a fine wine.
Totally worth the wait.
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