How Hollywood's Biggest Blockbusters REALLY Get Made - CHRIS CASTALDI - S3 EP 3

Ever wonder what it takes to run the set of the biggest movies in Hollywood? Chris Castaldi, the man behind the smooth operation of Iron Man, Avengers: Endgame, Jurassic World, and Pirates of the Caribbean, joins the Russo Brothers to talk about how he got his start, the pressures of managing massive film sets, and what really happens behind the scenes on blockbuster productions. 🍕🎥

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/tL-zsiVgC2A

02:02 - How Chris Castaldi Got Into the Film Industry  
03:00 - The INSANE Ron Howard Story That Launched His Career  
06:30 - Breaking Into Big-Budget Blockbusters  
09:00 - The Role of an Assistant Director on Set  
10:30 - Why Communication is the Key to Running a Film Set  
12:00 - Managing the Massive Cast of *Avengers: Endgame*  
14:00 - Working With Robert Downey Jr. & Chris Evans on Set  
17:00 - The Most Expensive Shot in Movie History (*Avengers: Endgame* Funeral Scene)  
19:30 - How They Kept Tony Stark's Funeral a Secret from the Cast  
21:00 - The Complexity of Filming *Avengers: Infinity War* and *Endgame* Back-to-Back  
25:00 - How to Keep a Film Set Running Smoothly Under Pressure  
27:00 - Chris Castaldi's Most Stressful Day on Set  
29:00 - Behind the Scenes of *Jurassic World* & *Pirates of the Caribbean*  
30:30 - Why Chris Castaldi Always Starts Productions With Huge Scenes  
32:00 - The Secret to Managing Massive VFX & Stunt Sequences  
37:00 - The Wildest Hollywood Memorabilia Collection Ever  
39:00 - Chris Castaldi's Dream Projects: *Star Wars* & *James Bond*  
41:00 - The Ultimate *Avengers: Endgame* Cast-Signed Poster Gift  
46:30 - Final Words: Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers  

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ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, "Pizza Film School" is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.