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In a recent interview for the IGN30 Icons Series, filmmaker Guillermo del Toro discussed his career, including his experience directing Blade 2. Del Toro noted that he consumed approximately 40 cans of Red Bull daily during the production of that film, a habit he jokingly attributed to his high energy levels at the time.
Regarding the Blade franchise, del Toro emphasized that Wesley Snipes was essential to the character, stating that 50% of the film's success relied on Snipes' performance. He praised Snipes for his deep understanding of the character, noting that the actor resisted unnecessary gadgets to keep Blade grounded as a dangerous individual.
Del Toro also addressed his history with video games, confirming he has no intention of working on them again after previous projects like Insane were cancelled. While he collaborated with Hideo Kojima on P.T., he clarified that the project's success was entirely due to Kojima. He also expressed strong disdain for the idea of adapting video games into films, citing disastrous past discussions regarding a potential BioShock movie.
Finally, del Toro shared his views on modern technology, expressing firm opposition to generative AI in cinema. He argued that such tools lead to mediocrity and lack the human soul essential to art, emphasizing that filmmaking is a complex, non-linear process rather than a simple task for automation.
