The script of "Monster's Ball" was completed in early 1995 and quickly attracted the attention of Hollywood stars. However, for various reasons, the film changed hands among many producers, producers, directors and actors until the spring of 2001. It was finally finalized to be filmed by Lionsgate Investment.
The original intention of Will Rox and Melo Adica in creating "Monster's Ball" was to create a photogenic opportunity for themselves. They immersed themselves in writing in their apartment in Santa Monica, hoping to produce a movie by The ultra-low-cost movie that I starred in. Both Rox and Adika grew up in a violent family environment, and they believe that their films should be about preventing the spread of violence. However, when the script came out, Hollywood's attention changed the original plan of the two, and even Robert De Niro, Tommy Lee Jones, Sean Penn and Oliver Stone all showed a strong sense of the film. interest. However, big-name stars mean high-stakes. High-stakes will greatly increase the shooting budget. The soaring shooting budget will make the producers uneasy. They will ask Rox and Adika to weaken a certain part of the script. These elements, and Rox and Adika were unwilling to face this vicious circle and refused to modify in accordance with the requirements of the producers. As a result, the shooting plan of "Monster's Ball" repeatedly failed.
At the same time, Mark Ullman, the vice president of Lionsgate at the time, also saw Foster's entry "Broken Dreams", and began to talk to Foster about "Monster's Ball" which was under preparation. Foster, who has read the script, said: "I know this kind of film is difficult to get permission to shoot, but it is really worth it."
After years of hard labor, Adika and Rox insisted on having the right to adapt the script. The film party is full of suspicion. Ullman explained: “Although some investors insisted on changing the script, we never let the two screenwriters change any plot.” In addition, Adika and Rox also realized their original vision. Fortunately, He appeared in the film and played the roles of guard and warden respectively.
The original intention of Will Rox and Melo Adica in creating "Monster's Ball" was to create a photogenic opportunity for themselves. They immersed themselves in writing in their apartment in Santa Monica, hoping to produce a movie by The ultra-low-cost movie that I starred in. Both Rox and Adika grew up in a violent family environment, and they believe that their films should be about preventing the spread of violence. However, when the script came out, Hollywood's attention changed the original plan of the two, and even Robert De Niro, Tommy Lee Jones, Sean Penn and Oliver Stone all showed a strong sense of the film. interest. However, big-name stars mean high-stakes. High-stakes will greatly increase the shooting budget. The soaring shooting budget will make the producers uneasy. They will ask Rox and Adika to weaken a certain part of the script. These elements, and Rox and Adika were unwilling to face this vicious circle and refused to modify in accordance with the requirements of the producers. As a result, the shooting plan of "Monster's Ball" repeatedly failed.
At the same time, Mark Ullman, the vice president of Lionsgate at the time, also saw Foster's entry "Broken Dreams", and began to talk to Foster about "Monster's Ball" which was under preparation. Foster, who has read the script, said: "I know this kind of film is difficult to get permission to shoot, but it is really worth it."
After years of hard labor, Adika and Rox insisted on having the right to adapt the script. The film party is full of suspicion. Ullman explained: “Although some investors insisted on changing the script, we never let the two screenwriters change any plot.” In addition, Adika and Rox also realized their original vision. Fortunately, He appeared in the film and played the roles of guard and warden respectively.
