What is the
most serious injury you've ever personally sustained (or caused someone
else) while working on a movie?
A broken nail once...
Will anyone
get hit with a lightsaber in ep.3 like obi wan did in AOTC?
Yeah, it happens to a lot
of people in Episode III.
Can you tell
us anything about your own role in Episode III? Will we recognize
you? Will you be facing off against a certain fallen Jedi?
I grew very long hair for
it, so you may not recognize me. And yes.
Thanks
for stopping in. So I was concerned about your response to Hayden
being the best swordsman so far. Obi-wan beats him in Episode III.
So why wouldn't Obi-wan be the best? Thank you for your time
Because winning a fight
isn't necessarily about being the best at something.
What's up
Nick? Thanks for Chatting with us. Will there be any more Lightsaber
action during Pickups? If so, will it involve both Ewan and Hayden?
Tiny pieces with both from
what I've seen.
Hi Nick! What
do you work on when they aren't filming
I work on other films!
A man has got to work, after all.
How many of
those mock light sabers did you break during the summer filming and
training?
and by you, i mean everybody flinging them around. if you have a broken
one can i get one?
We've finally got a good
design and only broke three.
Do we see
any young padawans fighting? A set diary had mentioned combat training
for a 10-year-old padawan.
Yes we do. Wait till you
see Mousy.
Thanks for
taking the time to chat! Does Darth Sidious use his lightsaber and
if so, can you say anything about it?
He ain't got it for show.
Have you seen
any of the movie yet besides the fights? If so, what do you think?
Me and Hayden have seen
the first half-an-hour, and we both got excited
What's your
favorite movie of 2003?
City of God.
Hey Nick and
thanks for joining! Now that the final episode of SW is in post-production
do you feel at all sad or was just another job?
The final day walking off
the set was really sad. I've gotten over it now
Hi Nick! How
long will the duel between anakin and Obi be?
It's still being edited,
but it's still the longest ever. I had it at over 10 minutes and I
can't see it getting any shorter than that.
Have you seen
Hayden in Vader's costume ? What did you think at that moment ?
I have.
Hayden and
Ewan did most of their stunts/saber moves rather than the doubles.
Yes? Do the doubles have to learn every move also? from you or from
Hayden others?
The doubles don't learn
ANY of the lightsaber fights. It's always the actors. The doubles
only do stunts that the actors can't do.
Other than
star wars what was the most extensive sword duel you choreographed
?
Everyone thinks of me as
a swordmaster, but I'm not. I'm a stunt coordinator. I like crashing
cars. Expensive cars.
Which actors/crew
members will you keep remain friends with after you're done working
on Episode III?
Absolutely none of them.
What's next
for you Nick?
Hopefully Tim Burton's
version of Willy Wonka
Is the final
duel going to be intercut between another action sequence, or does
it stand on its own as the finale of the film?
In the script, it stands
on its own. Whether or not it ends up that way, I don't know.
Hi Nick, couple
of questions from the people at theforce.net for you.
"What's
the most difficult move you have asked the actors to perform?"
"How will
the fights be different from those in previous movies?"
"Have
you brought in any new elements to the fights? new props, weapons,
techniques?"
"What
movies were you influenced by while desighing the fights for Ep3 ?"
do you think
they have shown great determination and skill that will impress the
hardcore star wars fans during the epic fight?
We've heard
that there is a new type of sword style involved that has not been
seen in any of the SW movies. Did the fighting scene(s) involving
this character pan out to what was originally conceived?
Thanks for
taking the time, even if you answer one of them.
Why are you asking all
these questions?
hi nick, is
the final dual really fast like the one with obi and maul which had
really spectacular moves but wasnt't very thrilling because there
was no music or does is it slower like the one with Vader and Luke
in ep V which was thrilling because of the variation of Force powers
being used and the unexpected moves?
It's very fast like the
one with Obi and Maul, and I cut it to Fatboy Slim, and it really
had something going on. It was sick, dude
Speaking of
crashing cars, how do you feel about the ILM-guys having all your
explosion-fun on Star Wars?
It makes me crazy!
Hey, we want
to meet you here in Paris. When do you come in France to visit us
?
I'll be in France in two
weeks to buy a farm (honest!)
I remember
it was mentioned that you were "reprising" a role you played
on ROTJ, but none of the casting lists I've seen have you on it. What
did you play in Jedi?
I wasn't in ROTJ. I was
too young to be in it.
Will you come
to celebration 3? *please* *Bats
sithly eyelashes*
If I'm not working, yes!
Hayden seems
to have a great fondness and respect for you and your abilities as
a stunt coordinator. Was there ever a time where you had to "lay
down the law" and not allow him to do his own stunt?
I constantly have to lay
down the law with that boy.
can you give
us one nugget of information that we don't know to keep us SW geeks
happy for the next few days?
I could, but to do so
would risk grievous bodily harm from Rick McCallum.
I saw you mention
your cameo in Episode 3 so I was wondering how mutch screentime do
you have in Episode 3??
It's in the seconds rather
than minutes.
by rooming
with Hayden during filming, were you able to convince him to stop
smoking?
I didn't room with Hayden.
We lived next door to each other. And I still haven't been able to
get him to stop smoking
Don't worry
about bodily harm from Rick. I think you could take him.
Have you seen the size
of him?
MR.GILLARD
are you gonna write a book about your stunt career in the future?
You never know. There's
a book in all of us.
We heard George
mention in a webdoc that it would be a challenge for you to choreograph
a fight in the tight confines of the TF ship. Was it? Were there more
than 2 people fighting?
It's always tight, the
first time we get to fight on the set is when we're shooting. And
yes, there were more than two people.
Why don't
they have an Oscar for Best Stunt Coordinator?
You tell me! And when
they do, vote for me!
Nick, from
the saga so far whose lightsaber is your favorite?
I have my own. It's yellow
For Nick:
Why were you and Hayden practicing yesterday at ILM?
Finally, somebody asks!
... I can't tell you.
Do you have
to decide on a move based on the character's personality moreso than
the actors build or visa versa?
It's really both. It's
character, really.
Aside from
"The Duel" which fight do you think will be the most memorable?
There's so many of them...
but I like the one I can't tell you about.
Does Anakin's
fighting style change as his character becomes more and more devoted
to the Dark Side?
Most certainly.
Will we finally
get to an extended fight where someone wields 2 lightsabers against
1, as it was pruned from AOTC?
I really wish you could
have seen the one that was cut out of AOTC.
Are there
anymore heads being taken off (like Jango's) in Episode III?
Head's will roll in Episode
III
what five
words would you use to describe the big fight?
#####, ####, #####, #####,
##
Nick, do you
think that episode 3 could possibly have a "PG" rating?
I think it is possible.
Nick can you
tell us your Jedi name for Episode 3?
It's my name backwards.
Cin Drallig.
Does KIT FISTO
go out like a champion?
He goes out like a #####.
Is it possible
for someone to wield more than two lightsabers at the same time?
Yes, but it's uncomfortable.
You need very special training.
Will Hayden
be joining in on this chat or is he stuck in interviews?
He didn't sleep last night,
so he's a miserable swine today.
When working
at the ranch, are accomodations available there or do you have to
commute after a long physical day?
Dude, we rule the Ranch.
We're actually staying there right now.
Have you seen
any of the star wars fanfilms? If so, what do you think of the choreography
in some of the fights?
I LOVE Star Wars kid!
Will we see
any Double sabers (like Darth Maul's) In Episode 3?
After a fashion... wink
wink, nod nod
I've got to go. Thank
you very much for your last minute hospitality. I enjoyed it. And
never forget... fear is the pathway...
