Unleashing Havoc: The Journey to Gareth Evans' New Film

[@RealRanton]

Gareth Evans is a beast

[@KillerTacos54]

Ranton? Is that you? God.

[@JaydevRaol]

True! 🙏

[@Ashpkfmdmdmdmd]

hi

[@crozraven]

I see, you truly are a man of culture!

[@gram5217]

Damn Ranton is here, you should do review about The Raid 1 and 2. 🤣🍻

[@ShawnWeeded510]

His style of directing action deserves so much more appreciation then it gets. This man easily has made action films rivaling Jackie Chans legendary action films.

[@jashardwallington]

Yep

[@iaintabloodysquid1497]

Insane stuff.

[@chaburchak]

It's like a direct refutation of Paul Greengrass and his damned shaky-cam...

[@mickiemallorie]

I don't know about rivaling... maybe on par with.

[@takoshihitsamaru4675]

Gareth also very likely inspired the action in John Wick.

[@Rossatron]

This is a new format mixing documentary and video essay that I am exploring, so let me know what you think. I have a lot to say about action cinema, but in the end hearing it from those most directly involved is always going to take it to the next level, so it was great to be afforded this opportunity by Gareth and his team. Also if you're surprised by how I look or want to engage more with me, follow me on twitter at twitter.com/rosspeacock. I'm way more active there day to day.

[@abisz007007]

This is incredible. I coulnd't imagine a better fit then gareth as a guest and you showcasing it. It's apperent a lot of pasion went into this video. I get really exited with every new upload of yours. But this one felt extra special. It's new and fresh but 100% fits into the context of xour channel. Awesome work

[@DomoAggro]

Top notch interview! Congratulations on a job well done!! I await every new Gareth Evans project with bated breath and this brilliant man has yet to disappoint. I truly believe The Raid Berandal is the greatest martial arts movie ever made. I'm also a huge fan of Safe Haven. I've never been more disturbed in such a short amount of time and the ending stayed with me long after V/H/S/2 concluded. It chilled me in all the best ways and gave me Texas Chainsaw Massacre vibes. The original. It felt like watching a snuff film dispatched from a Hell dimension. Amazing stuff! Gareth is a master of mayhem & suspense. I will be sure to check out Gangs of London and Havoc as soon as they are released.

[@aidilmubarock5394]

This is amazing

[@abanustrickland368]

Yes Please make more stuff like this I love Gareth Evan's, you just got a sub from me!

[@spartacus1155]

The fact that you made a video on one of my most favorite directors just earned you a new sub and a follow on Twitter if I find you

[@stdamonsbeard]

Damn a tv show and a film, he’s spoiling us.

[@Beraksekebon21]

Maybe the raid 3 yah

[@4bschaum]

@@Beraksekebon21 aint gonna come. he said as much

[@adamnasir2]

@@4bschaum that sucks

[@SewerTapes]

Gareth Evans is a genius, hands down. He changed what a low budget action film could be, and raised the bar for larger productions in the process. I absolutely cannot wait for Havoc.

[@mrfreddorenton]

The best thing I took from this interview is the Gareth is saying "Anyone can do this with enough enthusiam, openness to criticismm and studying". I wonder why so many productions with talented and knowledegable personnel fall short by comparison...

[@DomoAggro]

Everything he said about film history was spot-on. I particularly love that he mentioned both Japanese cinema and the Hong Kong influences in his work. You can track the sudden violence and thought-provoking downbeats in Beat Takeshi movies and the chaotic rhythm and flow of Yuen Woo-Ping's output in Gareth's productions. The gentleman's vast expertise is evident in his films. I can't wait to see his new show and movie.

[@Ariel_emerald]

its because studios impose budgetary and time constraints, or shop out action features to directors who aren't experienced with action like Evans is. for example, it took several weeks to prepare for the two on one fight scene at the end of The Raid, and a big american studio would not want to spend the time and money to keep the team on the payroll for that much preparation, so they have to rush the action design with a lot less prep time. look at Iko Uwais' work in American films, its much less well shot and designed than his films with Gareth Evans because hes working with filmmakers who dont know how to use his talents to their full potential and are working with budget constraints that prevent them from refining those action scenes.

[@Ariel_emerald]

@CareBare Hair or they're a friend of a friend of a producer or something - yes sadly there's a lot of nepotism in the industry

[@ironTOM1998]

Raptor1138 I agree with and understand everything your saying but... these Hollywood action films are made on budgets a lot of the time 10 x more that what the raid or the raid 2 was made on so I can only imagine that the reason they don’t hold up is because of an overall lack of passion for the craft

[@allamaraine8066]

Solo Creole Mofo - Absolutely! You’re spot-on. And the list of influences goes on, the more Evans directs. I can spot Fukusaku, Noe, Miike, and Kubrick, among others, in The Raid 2. I legitimately think he’s the best in the action game right now.

[@craigmoyle2924]

Gareth Evans was one of my old classmates back in school I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw one of his interviews a few years back on KZbin I had no idea what he was doing until then, I feel a sense of proud knowing that one of the old schoolboys has become who he has become and given us all that he has.... Well done Gareth fast becoming a legend of the trade keep it coming..... AMAZING

[@wren4077]

The indonesian stars that broke out because of Gareth like Iko and Joe Taslim, I'm so grateful to him for that. These people are basically international action stars now.

[@Doctor-Infinite]

GARETH EVANS MADE A NEW MOVIE?!?! Im the biggest Gareth Evans fan and nothing told me of his new film until this video. Thank you

[@Rossatron]

I believe we were the first guys not involved with the film to get a chance to really speak about it, so it was a fantastic opportunity (and I can say what they showed us looked incredible)

[@Doctor-Infinite]

@@Rossatron Gordan Ramsey: Finally, Some good F*cking news

[@DomoAggro]

@@Rossatron I hope this interview sends your channel into the stratosphere!

[@aidilmubarock5394]

He have Instagram garethuwevans

[@benconnor3206]

When Gareth released the raid redemption, I had to change my favorite action film of all time to that. I had never seen such intense and real combat in a film, what a masterpiece

[@IngoFilmfreak]

For me, there is nothing wrong with the concept of your channel so far (there is a reason why I have been a subscriber for so long), but it will be interesting to see where you are going with this. This is one of my favourite YT channels, so I argue this will STILL be a subscriber. :) Plus, now I finally have a face to that voice. Evans is arguably one of the most interesting action directors nowadays, him NOT working in Hollywood is actually a good thing I believe. I hope he will stick around for a while and will continue exploiting his rather unique style.

[@gimmibox]

Ingo Filmfreak I think it’s like the difference between Jackie Chan’s Hollywood and Hong Kong output. Days of working on choreography and pushing stunt actors to their absolute limit just isn’t something major Hollywood studios or known actors would explore most of the time. However, with the rise of John Wick and the works of Chad Stahelski and David Leitch, I think Evans would get his big Hollywood action break sooner than later.

[@IngoFilmfreak]

@@gimmibox Hope so!!

[@isacenarsson]

The Raid 1 & 2 are two of my favorite actionfilms of all time. Sadly I don't get to see them in the cinema here in Sweden. But i bought them on Blu-Ray and I have a decent homecinema. I watch them once a year. Amazing films. I'm exited about Havoc.

[@pasinduweerawardhana2168]

I must say, hearing Gareth Evans' voice and watching his action at the same time is so satisfying !

[@davidlavalleejr]

Excellent interview. I easily could have watched another hour of you both talk. Thanks so much for making this Gareth is my favorite newer generation film director.

[@adambomb51]

GREAT video! This was so cool to see! Thank you for sharing with us

[@polkod]

gareth evans is one of my favorite modern directors. not only a competent action action director but also a fantastic story teller.

[@SocialBobcat]

thanks for sharing! big Gareth Evans / Raid fan and it's nice to hear about a new project

[@stevecheevers7337]

That's awesome of Evans and the stunt team to put together that scene for you and to even get a interview with him, tells you are doing a amazing job with this channel. Also the voice didn't fit the way I thought you look like lol. I was expecting someone in their 40's and a bit heavy set lol. Anyway, The Raid films will go down in Action cinema history as game chargers of the genre. Both are classics and even if Evans doesn't make films close to them, he always be remembered for those two films. I really liked Apostle but it seemed to have met with so-so reviews and mute responses from viewers. I think it's a film that will probably get better critical responses as the years go on. Gangs of London looks like it's going to be must watch TV. Looking at his younger work, you can see where his career was going to end up. Great interview. Loving the channel. Keep up the great work.

[@spooksmagee]

This was so cool. Gareth is so awesome. I hope this video gets the eyeballs it deserves.

[@Crashking416]

That Sleeping Dogs shirt is awesome. The combat in that game feels like it could be in a Gareth Evans movie.

[@Ariel_emerald]

my favorite game

[@v-trigger6137]

Gareth Evans should do a Sleeping Dogs movie adaptation

[@Ariel_emerald]

@@v-trigger6137 there's already one in production with Donnie Yen, supposedly, although really Will Yun Lee should just reprise his role as Wei Shen

[@v-trigger6137]

@@Ariel_emerald personally I think this is a bad idea, Donnie Yen is just not right for this character, he is too short and skinny and he is old now too. Will Yun Lee should reprise his role, since he was the voice actor and the appearance of the character were based on him. and someone like Gareth Evans would be perfect to direct this movie

[@Ariel_emerald]

@@v-trigger6137 this would literally be a dream come true but I don't think it's gonna happen

[@lerenyae0521]

Gareth is by far one of the most underrated directors in the industry. Huge fan!

[@pendantblade6361]

Bro your channel is just expanding to higher heights. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@theshow254beats]

he brings the best feel in action movies

[@burningmisery]

I FREAKIN' love Gareth Evans, The Raids and Rossatron. So. Much. Badassery.

[@AntanovOCEFGC]

It's really fun to watch you grow as a KZbinr, you clearly care about this industry a lot and seeing you branch out like this is awesome. I'd love more stuff like this in the future. Along with all your other awesome work.

[@phatash187]

My favourite director ever. The Raid 1 and 2 are my most favourite movies of all time.

[@fajarkurniawan9434]

Love how Gareth Evans mention a lot of movies and people as his inspiration. Very humble

[@hanniffydinn6019]

This is what Disney Star Wars needed, a proper understanding of how to stage a modern light sabre fight! 🤯

[@Jedijoey66]

Amen !!!!!

[@crozraven]

His influences for hardcore action thriller in Gangs of London truly massive & remarkable. I can't wait for his movies Blister & Havoc.

[@ThePolkadotPresser]

Tom Hardy is gonna kill it in Havoc with Evans direction in directing!!!

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

I love Merantau and The Raid movies.Thanks for interviewing Gareth in this video!

[@jr02179]

Holy cow this was a fantastic video, would really be great to see more of this with other filmmakers

[@rizalrhamdhan]

god, the way you cut action clip to another so damn satisfying

[@periodtbabe]

Gangs of London is the best piece of action directing I have ever seen. Mob/police films are not even my type but the way these ambush scenes were shot was magnificent. The raid on the cottage house in episode 5 was the most immersive shit I've ever felt while watching a movie/series.

[@speckyhotdog84anderson6]

I have just finished episode 5 and am still trying to pick my jaw up of the floor incredible Gareth Evan's is really starting to put his mark down as one if not the best action filmmaker in the game right now he is really setting the bar that high 👏👍

[@bastienmillecam3183]

The Raid 2 is my favourite action movie. Looking forwards to see more of his work

[@speckyhotdog84anderson6]

Am just watching gangs of london right now I have just finished episode 5 and am still trying to pick my jaw up of the floor absolutely incredible!! the last 40mins of that episode is some of the best action sequences ave ever saw on tv Gareth evans is going to hot property after this with all the acclaim he should rightly receive awesome director 👏👍

[@Roman-tu3vh]

Gangs of London looks just fckn amazing, can't wait to see it. And now im hearing he is working on a new action movie?! Holy shit im glad to see him active like this.

[@christiandelorme5324]

Thanks for doing this interview. I must say I'm envious of you meeting Gareth Evans. Plus I love your new direction your channel is taking.

[@floeesgang1946]

What a great video, looks like a professional short-documentary. Would love to see more of this style. Nice cuts btw.

[@MattSears]

Absolutely loved this. Gareth Evans is my favourite director at the moment, so was amazing to get this glimpse into his process.

[@Jackieboy84]

You are a gift, Rossatron. Thank you for this.

[@GreekCthulhu]

Wow director of the Raid! you totally deserve this. Well done mate!

[@stankovicf]

This was fantastic, man!

[@GentlemansCombatives]

I've come to watch this again after seeing some gangs of London. God its good

[@deadn00b1]

It’s been 3 years and still no update on the film…I NEED IT

[@Iganboas]

Loved the interview. Have yet to see Merentau and Apostle, but loved The Raid 1 and specially 2. Would have loved it if you asked him about the Deathstroke film he was rumored to helm

[@kneelbeforezak]

You are by far my favourite KZbinr

[@frankunodostres473]

wow I would say now you really made it. gareth is an absolute hero and his success story is one of my biggest inspirations as a writer. the storytelling in the raid films and apostle is amazing and imo top notch filmmaking. watching behind the scenes footage like the clips shown in this video is awe-inspiring. I am very excited for Havoc and very happy for this channel. you are going places!

[@isaackmojica8302]

The raid 2 Is the best Action \Adrenaline insanity Film ever.The last 20 minutes are The close one can get to Perfect Clímax!!

[@redfactor216]

Another Rossatron masterpiece!!

[@minezweeper2976]

This dude bring so much fortune and opportunity to my country's film industry.

[@ruddiato]

The voice definitely doesn't fit the face. I always imagined an older and fatter man 🤣

[@Rossatron]

I'm sorry to disappoint

[@Paula-vz8fl]

I always imagined the Terminator so...

[@bamb0ostick]

Until I heard the voice come out of your face, I thought you were someone who worked in your crew. Mind blown.

[@MrLense]

Same bro

[@michaelsoltesz3779]

Hahahaha. Doesn't look like I thought he would...but that voice is STILL KILLER! 😎 Voice-over doesn't care what you look like.

[@AlexanderBennettVideo]

Some of those much cuts though... absolutely magical

[@EezhamDemon]

As a massive fan of both yourself and Evans, this made me incredibly happy (and envious)!!! Great work. So hyped for Gareth's upcoming projects.

[@benroxknox]

This is fantastic content! The editing and voice over context for the scenes is perfect. Job well done.

[@yondie491]

I always love seeing this type of content. Great stuff. I love these type of more intimate-feeling interviews (as opposed to, say, press junkets)

[@LightsCameraKonkle]

I love your channel it gives me so much inspiration as a filmmaker your enthusiasm and deep dives into film are invaluable

[@Nkanyiso_K]

That was brilliant, thank you so much for this. I think it's my favourite video of yours

[@Starwarsfun1-Leo]

Veery nice; I would love to see more of this format!

[@tonyt1551]

My favorite thing you’ve done on the channel so far. Keep on doing stuff like this.

[@crozraven]

Gareth Evans should come to Netflix again & make RAID 3 PLEASE! Also maybe directing on some episodes for Witcher Netflix. His previs short with the dual katana woman has so many potentials.

[@Rossatron]

I wouldn't hold your breath for The Raid 3, but I'd say what I saw of Havoc is going to please fans of those films immensely. Perhaps people will stop asking for The Raid 3, and start asking for Havoc 2?

[@crozraven]

@@Rossatron Could be, but then again The Raid series deserved its own conclusion imo before its too late, kinda like G Del Toro Hellboy movies never to be able to finished his trilogy only to be replaced by awful remake. Still, definitely looking forward to Gangs of London & Havoc.

[@shishkinmax]

Wow! Thank you for this interview

[@DangerousMuteLunatic]

There's nothing I love more than Pre-Vis action. This is a really fascinating new format and I'd love to see you do more of this!

[@EllisThings]

This is awesome Ross. Super happy for you that you got to do this. And also hyped for Havoc - it's gonna seem like a very long wait for it!

[@rastislavmurgas4624]

Gareth is now new best Action Director which knew. I think his work is inspiration for movies like John Wick,Atomic Blonde. But only Extraction can compare quality of his action work. I really enjoy Raid1,2 and Gangs of London action was brutal. Finger cross for Havoc

[@marvelfoxmorty5057]

Evans is my no. 1 fans when it comes to camera work in action sequences...i respect him, thanks rossatron for interviewing him

[@TheEnneagram]

I love your channel and your critical take on the craft - you rock!

[@sinshenlong]

thank you so much for this. i think your channel is one of the last bastions for action cinema and action story telling in general. Not the say the genre is dying but it definitely gets glossed over in most criticisms.

[@j8ck8ll]

Great video dude. Always great to hear from Gareth and how he brings his ideas to the screen

[@jat33n]

@rossatron this is real cool and I thinks it's an evolution of the work you've been doing. Reminds me of what Danny O'Dwyer did going from a game journalist to producing behind the scenes documentation of games like doom and many other with his noclip channel. I love it keep it up! Can't wait to see more!

[@Rossatron]

I'm a huge fan of Danny's work, it's definitely a route I'd be interested in going.

[@aegresen]

This was a great video, Ross. Gave me[and surely everyone else here] a fantastic glimpse into how action films are made from the ground up. Also, I had imagined you to be older based off of your voice!

[@GrindhouseFunhouse]

More of this please. Just an added bonus to all your amazing in depth, insightful film criticism you’ve been doing. Well played good sir. 👍

[@joelbrown2782]

I think this could be an excellent series, please do more. Also, love watching my fellow welshman working in the film industry.

[@thebarbare69]

Fantastic interview, thanks a lot for that !

[@MantisRapture]

Just wanna say how brilliant this video is. There aren't really any in depth interviews like this with Gareth Evans. You pretty much covered everything I wanted to hear about. This is an amazing insight into what it takes to make quality action cinema. I also think this is the first I've heard anyone talk about HAVOC. Brilliant work fellas.

[@yusufalsanad]

Awesome mini-documentary, man! Gareth Evans has been my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE Action film director/writer, ever since I first laid eyes on "Merantau"... a beautifully told story that just so happened to be a damn GREAT Action/Martial-Arts film, and the rest as they say... was history!

[@deletedscenes]

Love the new format! Keep up the good work. As a lifelong action fan, Gangs of London and Havoc just shot up to the top of my must see list.

[@mushwoom]

This was so awesome :). Because of you i started making movies myself. Keep the interviews/documentaries coming, i like to learn more about action cinema.

[@Spike294]

best action channel on youchube, one of the best hands down

[@KillerTacos54]

I am astounded that you got to interview him! So exciting

[@ayby17]

Thank you for this! Learned so much!

[@waterdrinker90]

I remember watching Apostle on a whim about 3 or 4 months ago on Netflix. I really liked the movie, thought it was a cool sort of Lovecraftian horror. I also distinctly remember thinking that the two or three action scenes in it looked really cool and stylish. I had no idea who was the director at the time, but it all made sense when I learned that it was directed by the same guy who did The Raid. If you haven't watched Apostle, and you're into horror movies, you should watch it, it's great. Don't go into it expecting an action-packed spookfest though, it's more of a slow burn, atmospheric and disturbing type of horror, like The Witch.

[@VoiceofMxB]

MORE OF THIS, LESS OF STUFF THAT IS NOT THIS!! great video. Having started watching your videos since the “how to direct great action” this seems like a dream come true!!

[@Ariel_emerald]

more of anything from ross honestly

[@RhysClark97]

I am currently doing my masters and was going to specialize in Action Design and I had been using Gareths work with the Raid and some clips from an online Indonesian show called 'real quote' it has his entire creative process of action design for the first raid film on it, and this video will help me alot, thanks Ross!!!

[@ilyanikitinskiy5583]

Great video, love the variety it brings to the channel. Have you by chance asked Gareth anything about his film "Blister"? They did pre-vis on it as well. He was suposed to shoot it before Apostle, but it went silent.

[@heydeedeesweets619]

Dope interview, dope channel, dope individual. I don't know you, but I'm proud of you.

[@6Four6Films]

Imagine a solo Batman film directed by Gareth!

[@moustache6622]

That would be awesome, especially with someone like Scott Adkins as Bruce Wayne/Batman... Impossible odds unless done as an "unofficial Batman movie" akin to how Never Say Never Again happened

[@6Four6Films]

@@moustache6622 Yeah, Scott Adkins would be great!

[@Largentina.]

I've watched this interview and the one Gareth did on Scott Adkins' channel multiple times. I find him incredibly inspiring. I think Gareth Evans, Craig Zahler, Robert Eggers, and Alex Garland are some of the best modern filmmakers.

[@vgmaster9]

Don't forget Chad Stahleski.

[@JavanRichards]

Wonderful video, I loved it! Keep up the great work!

[@matthewbond375]

This was awesome, man. I love your traditional vids, but this was a great interview, and really well done with the editing. I'd love to see more of these. Cheers!

[@MattSaysHello]

Great video. Loved the interview. Gareth Evans is a top filmmaker so it was good to get insight into his world. Thanks.

[@fissionmailedgamingnewspod4766]

Excellent Video!! Please do more like it! As it managed to properly encapsulate the best qualities of everything that makes Your channel one of the best! Ross, the videos You do on action cinema are woefully under-watched given their quality.. Hopefully doing more like this one changes that. Was also very cool to see Jude Poyer as an action director. He's worked on so many Hong Kong Flix that He's definitely got the experience and knowledge that working with a director like Gareth Evans.. I have no doubts that what You saw of Havoc was simply breathtaking! Can't wait for that one!

[@alexcrispypanini1769]

Love it. Happy to see your channel expanding and trying out new things. Part of me is saddened that he seems to have no interest in finishing the intended Raid trilogy, but I perfectly understand and appreciated his desire to try new things and come back to western cinema/tv. Will be watching his new projects day 1 though

[@TBK1966.]

Would love to see Gareth direct the next Bond movie, with Sope Dirisu playing Bond.

[@gorgoncouncil8145]

Gangs of London is hands down one of the greatest cinematic works EVER!!!

[@loicthiant7448]

As much as i agree on the quality of the work in Gangs of London,i highly recommend you to check out a Tv Show called Banshee it definitely surpass GoL in raw intensity. Except 4 the last season but most definitely give it a go . The visceral brutality will haunt you for a while .

[@JB-fq1hj]

Anyone here after they announced Tom Hardy will star in it?

[@joshuabeattie2374]

Gareth evans needs to direct the punisher film ASAP

[@theiammike123]

Gangs of London is such a good TV series. Little did I know that it was *based on a video game.* Like damn. 😳😮

[@MenaCourtadeProductions]

Must've been amazing being there god willing one day 🙏🏽🎬

[@MoJoFavaios]

Great job man. Thanks for the insight into one of the most interesting directors today. Looking forward to seeing Evan’s upcoming work. Keep up the great content. Cheers mate

[@whoknew2273]

Great content look forward to more from this director