Covid case, filming in English… France 2 is the most complicated background of the series

This Monday, June 5, at 9:10 p.m., France 2 invites viewers to immerse themselves in the environmental science fiction series Abyss. The shooting of this large-scale international co-production is nothing to envy to some American series, and it is adapted from a bestseller by a German author. Frank SchatzingAccording to the testimony of the Belgian actress, it was not easy for her team Cecily of France (who already knew the ecological reason), the Austrian director Barbara Eder and producer Frank Doelker…

Abyss: Shooting marked by Covid

As with any production in times of Covid, Abyss As Cécile de France recalled, it had its share of problems related to the virus and epidemic: “The lawsuits were announced during the shoot. So we were isolated in our hotel rooms, which created huge delays. It caused a real headache for the assistants, the crew putting up the stage and the production. But everyone did a great job.” This complexity, director Barbara Eder also recalls: “Filming in this environment of the pandemic was difficult. The actors wanted to be together, but there we had to work separately. For example, casting was done in Zoom.”

Abyss: An International Co-Production

Co-produced by no less than seven countries (Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Japan, Sweden and Switzerland) Abyss It is an international project. According to director Barbara Eder, this dimension added additional difficulty: “The mindsets and expectations of the producers were different depending on whether they were British, American, French or Italian. Everyone wanted a final product that would appeal to their audience. So there were sometimes misunderstandings or misunderstandings. But at the same time, this diversity. Opinions of vision generated ideas and creativity. Producer Frank Doelker Consensus must be found so that the series is consistent with the ideas of investors.”

Abyss: Shooting in English

Coming from all walks of life (Cécile de France is Belgian, the best Leonie Benesch German, Takuya Kimura Japanese…), groupAbyss The scenes spoke the same language when they had to group them together: English. To this first difficulty is added a second: punctuated by sharp technical terms, the dialogues are not always easy to understand and refute. Fortunately, Cécile de France had the opportunity to work with a coach who: “There was really a lot of scientific vocabulary, so I had a coach called in sometimes in the middle of the night to help me get the pronunciation right.”

Abyss: Scientific Advisors

Report generated pit, this climate change wreaking environmental, human and animal catastrophes should be fascinating and compelling, in a word: readable. It is one of the works of screenwriters and producer Frank Doelker “He called two consultants on set to ask what was the minimum required to access the science part of the series.” So, beyond the show, Abyss Provides accessible and accurate messaging.

Apis: green production

Approaches the basic ecological theme from a science fiction angle, Abyss Appropriate filming protocol should be followed. “Above all, we want production that respects the environment, green production in short” The manufacturer explains before specifying his method: “The plot takes place in Peru, France, Canada, the Shetland Islands, Rome, South Africa, Norway, the Arctic, but the special effects made it possible to concentrate the filming only in Italy. Beyond environmental reasons, it also allowed. Actors have to juggle personal and professional lives.”.

Major international co-production, pit So the French film industry is getting ready to dive in. See you at France 2 at 9.10pm…