Travis Knight interview (Masters of the Universe)
Listen to the full episode above and follow Popcorn Podcast on your preferred podcast platform for more
Masters of the Universe director Travis Knight on practical filmmaking and working with Queen guitarist Brian May
Academy award nominated filmmaker Travis Knight is on Popcorn Podcast to talk his new blockbuster fantasy epic, Masters of the Universe. Travis Knight has a history of reviving nostalgic favourites, having directed Bumblebee, the 2018 solo film focused on the yellow-hued shapeshifting robot from the Transformers franchise. As a kid, his own collection of Masters of the Universe plastic heroes gave him his very first experiences crafting narratives and dramas on the floor of his bedroom; and now he is directing the first live-action adaptation of the beloved Mattel toys since 1987. In our chat, Travis talks about his very clear vision for the film he wasted no time in bringing to life, how he married practical and visual effects in the film perfectly and a story about Queen lead guitarist you have to hear to believe.
