"I'll never work with him again": Bruce Willis insults director Michael Bay for screaming at actors during the $554 million movie shoot.
When it comes to hardcore action flicks from Hollywood's late '80s and '90s, a few names come to mind that embody the thrilling and engaging adventure genre, and Bruce Willis is one of them. As one of the greatest action film stars of his generation, Willis has maintained his reputation for delivering what his fans want.
Throughout his career, he has starred in some of the most successful and critically acclaimed films in the industry, working with many different stars and directors. However, there are a few he didn't have a pleasant experience with, and he openly admits that he will never work with Michael Bay again.
Despite being one of the best actors from the golden age of action films, Willis acknowledges that the people he worked with on these projects were a significant part of their success. With blockbuster hits like Die Hard, Pulp Fiction, The Sixth Sense, and Armageddon, Willis owes much of his illustrious resume to these films. However, when reflecting on his experience making Armageddon, he always references his experience working with director Michael Bay and how he didn't enjoy it.
In an interview, the star of "The Expendables 2" shared his experience working on the 1998 blockbuster and how it left a sour taste in his mouth after collaborating with Michael Bay, the director of "Transformers." Despite it being his first time working with Bay, it would also be his last as Willis recalled the director's behavior towards the crew. As a result, Willis made the decision to never work with him again.
"Few people will work with him now, and I know I will never work with him again. It was a great crew, but a screaming director does not make for a pleasant set experience. But look, we were all big boys, and we got through it," Willis stated in the interview.
True to his word, Bruce Willis has not collaborated with Bay since then, even to this day. Despite this, "Armageddon" remains an appealing film that has stood the test of time as a nearly perfect disaster film. The film tells the story of a group of individuals aboard a space shuttle trying to save humanity from disaster, which was glorified through this film.
Moreover, the gravity of the situation is constantly emphasized through the consistent destruction of cities worldwide, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats throughout the entire run time. The musical score and VFX also added a breath of fresh air to the industry, contributing to the film's status as a blockbuster hit that is still revered today.
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