Stephen Amell & Robbie Amell 'Code 8' Interview

Stephen Amell & Robbie Amell 'Code 8' Interview
As stars of The CW's Arrow and The Flash, Stephen Amell and Robbie Amell are no strangers to the world of superheroes. But outside of a brief exchange in an Arrowverse crossover, the cousins have never shared that world together. That is, until Code 8, the feature film directed by Jeff Chan and written by Chris Pare that began as a self-financed short film. In addition to starring, both Amells served as executive producers on the feature, which takes place in a near-future where the 4% of the population born with superpowers scrape by under the poverty line.
Stephen and Robbie stopped by the Collider studio to talk about how Code 8 came to be. During our chat, we discussed the old-school approach to getting the film made, shooting the feature "guerilla-style", the importance of original ideas in the superhero genre, how the themes of the film only resonated more and more as production went on, and a whole lot more. Plus, Stephen offered a tease for Arrow's final episode coming up in January, including the "action sequence to end all action sequences."
Check out what they had to say in the player above, and below is exactly what we talked about. Code 8 is in theaters and on-demand Friday, December 13.
More from Collider ► ►
🗞Breaking News: collider.com
🎬Movie News & Analysis: bit.ly/2n1MZb7
🚨Collider Live: bit.ly/1qU5ENT
🎮Video Games: bit.ly/2vszg0Z
🏈Sports: bit.ly/2Au5rmv
🤼‍♂️Pro Wrestling: bit.ly/2LKhWzy
Search "Collider" on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, PodcastOne, or wherever you get your podcasts for audio versions of your favorite shows plus original series covering movies, television, sports, gaming and more!

[@DVDVAMPIRE01]

This was a solid film.... bring on the sequel.

[@runisa]

Man he looks a lot younger without his Beard

[@biashacker]

The movie was excellent. I said it once and I will say it again. We need more films like this to circumvent bigger studios that do not know what they are doing.

[@Brook11223]

Code 8 looks like and interesting film. Definitely want to see this one. It has that mutant storyline mixed in with heist aspect similar to Heat.

[@GundamFlexing]

Code 8 was really amazing. To be honest, I would totally believe it if this movie was a side story to the X-men universe. It makes sense!

[@sai_mufc]

Would love to see Grant in Code 8 sequel

[@braydenmunro2385]

Sairam Prasad His character should have the ability to slow down time within a small proximity

[@ellapalmer2062]

That is an amazing idea 🤩

[@misslanapford9169]

He really does look younger...maybe he's rested and some self care and good loving...

[@celine4168]

Wasn't this after he was finished with shooting arrow ?

[@misslanapford9169]

@@celine4168 Yes I think so.. Not in a bad way, but I'm glad arrow ended after 8 seasons.. I've always thought Netflix way was better.. something like 10-15 episodes instead of 23 and months of a break.. Stephen is genuinely a good actor...

[@radhiadeedou8286]

It's just because he shaved the beard

[@CloisForever29]

Just finished watching it. Good movie

[@calebceleste9809]

CloisForever29 how did you watch it

[@CloisForever29]

mardoche panumpabi rented it on amazon prime for $6.99

[@TinthiaClemant]

Glad they raised enough money to fund the movie. Great flick.

[@darlenescott2162]

I love the movie

[@nemospodcast6766]

Just saw the movie remind me of Chappie, The Town, X-men District 9. Heat. This movie was awesome I hope I can audition for the 2nd film!!

[@HermanChow]

Enjoyed the movie a lot! Only problem was the ending, was a little rushed... unless they left it like that intentionally to start a sequel?

[@ls3r919]

Hope they do a sequel when the people who have powers fight back against the gov or something like that

[@itsstark2546]

GREAT interview!

[@kevindijon2775]

bought the movie today, and men I love this 2 brothers they're the best actors ever

[@evelyncenteno1822]

Kevin Dijon they are actually cousins not brothers.

[@clarkparker4860]

I watched it on Amazon yesterday. Worth every cent 👌🏾

[@irondasgr]

Ι enjoyed their movie so much. A great thanks guys.

[@Anthonycheesman33]

He looks different without the beard

[@dariojovicic9346]

younger

[@clarkkent1680]

Absolutely all people in the world look different without the beard

[@Anthonycheesman33]

@@clarkkent1680 not really hes beard wasnt even that long lol

[@jaffs]

Robbie Amell needs to have a beard in one of his Movies or series.

[@erzascarlet6534]

He has a beard in the arrow

[@radhiadeedou8286]

@@erzascarlet6534 robbie not stephen

[@damaniqphillip2756]

Awesome

[@traceyg3714]

Rented this movie last night Good indie movie

[@rkade1838]

They look like twins. Even same height

[@matias.Blaskovic]

Amazing movie

[@jacobsilva4756]

This movie was really great

[@Fillmore.Pockets]

Def checking this movie out. Stephen Amell has yet to disappoint

[@justinrogers9122]

Would you say he "hasn't failed his City?" ... I'll see myself out

[@Fillmore.Pockets]

@@justinrogers9122 lmao!

[@tonyspaniol1966]

Justin Rogers lol! He’ll never escape Arrow!

[@nemospodcast6766]

I took a picture with him and he was wearing that jacket LOL

[@ConferderatioScoutsH]

Anyone know where you can buy the jacket?

[@zolexzz9224]

Tadiwa Much Kohl’s

[@nemospodcast6766]

RIP Collider

[@donkeygospel6]

I want both of them to explore my guts at the same time.

[@tylerinnes3178]

this movie was good

[@marcelo2169]

It's not a master piece, but it's a good movie.

[@valentinvs3508]

Am i the only one that is perturbed because Stephen prefer looking the floor than the interviewer

[@melindaball7348]

Hey Stephen you and your brother look almost identical you're both handsome nice-looking you also have a pretty wife do great kids do dogs a black lab your brown terrier at least that's what I could see sorry I lost my Facebook Young on Google and telecon yeah I got on there I don't know I just tell him found you I was hoping I didn't lose my good friend even if you are mad at me you got a pretty wife there comes somebody like me any other female fan when you got something like that to go home to bless your kids take care love you only other fan Melinda ball from Alma Arkansas United States of America that's where I'm from take care keep smiling😅😊😅😊😅😊😅😊😊

[@rhyshart4180]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 awesome and eye opening. 1:34 💝🎬 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇💙