Director Ridley Scott is glad he didn’t have the job of Napoleon screenwriter, David Scarpa.In an interview with Vulture, Scott hilariously defends the historical accuracy of his upcoming blockbuster movie, Napoleon. “Everybody has an opinion about what really happened, and I always ask, ‘Were you there?’” says Scott. “There are 10,000 books about Napoleon, and they’re full of both truth and conjecture. But I left reading the books to the poor bastard who had to write the screenplay.” Scarpa previously worked with Scott on the 2017 film All the Money in the World. He also teamed up with the acclaimed director in the upcoming Gladiator sequel.The upcoming Napoleon movie is poised to chronicle the journey of the conquering Emperor, tracing his humble origins on the small isle of Corsica to his remarkable ascent to power. Ridley Scott’s historical masterpiece will vividly portray the ambitious and audacious path of this extraordinary man as he rises to the pinnacle of global dominance. Beginning as a ranking official in the French Army, where he actively participated in pivotal battles during the French Revolution, Napoleon’s story unfolds, showcasing his transformation into one of the most formidable figures in the world. The film will also delve into his intriguing relationship with Empress Joséphine.Ridley Scott Blasts Historians Over Napoleon Complaints: ‘Shut the F— Up’
Director Ridley Scott is glad he didn’t have the job of Napoleon screenwriter, David Scarpa.
In an interview with Vulture, Scott hilariously defends the historical accuracy of his upcoming blockbuster movie, Napoleon. “Everybody has an opinion about what really happened, and I always ask, ‘Were you there?’” says Scott. “There are 10,000 books about Napoleon, and they’re full of both truth and conjecture. But I left reading the books to the poor bastard who had to write the screenplay.” Scarpa previously worked with Scott on the 2017 film All the Money in the World. He also teamed up with the acclaimed director in the upcoming Gladiator sequel.
The upcoming Napoleon movie is poised to chronicle the journey of the conquering Emperor, tracing his humble origins on the small isle of Corsica to his remarkable ascent to power. Ridley Scott’s historical masterpiece will vividly portray the ambitious and audacious path of this extraordinary man as he rises to the pinnacle of global dominance. Beginning as a ranking official in the French Army, where he actively participated in pivotal battles during the French Revolution, Napoleon’s story unfolds, showcasing his transformation into one of the most formidable figures in the world. The film will also delve into his intriguing relationship with Empress Joséphine.
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