Actor-turned-director Jon Favreau is the subject of this week’s episode of our podcast. His latest film is a live-action adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic The Jungle Book, which is now in theaters. To hear more insightful conversations like these, subscribe to The Close-Up on iTunes and, if you like what you hear, leave us a review!
Prior to the movie’s release, Favreau stopped by the Film Society of Lincoln Center for one of our Free Talks, which are sponsored by HBO. In a conversation moderated by Film Comment editor Nicolas Rapold, the director discussed digital filmmaking, the challenges of adapting a beloved work, and more. Neel Sethi, the 12-year-old actor who plays Mowgli in the film, also made a surprise appearance, to the delight of the packed house.
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