After directing Superman, The Goonies and more, Richard Donner says his final goodbye to this world at 91 years of age. Kevin Feige and Hollywood regret his departure.
Kevin Feige is undoubtedly one of the most important men of the moment in Hollywood. The producer became the CEO of Marvel studios, following an acclaimed roadmap in the industry. However, all his wits and executive ability were one day influenced by someone else’s work. Yes, from a mentor. In fact, at some point he himself revealed who that teacher was to whom “I owe my career.”
It was about Richard Donner one of the most recognized directors of all time. The filmmaker passed away on Monday, July 5, at the age of 91. His wife and close sources confirmed the death in the last hours of someone with more than six decades of experience.
The writer was recognized for directing the first two feature films of Superman However, with the second of them he had a case very similar to that of Zack snyder Y Joss Whedon with the Justice Leaguea, since it is Richard Lester who appears in the credits. Still, he was able to release the director’s cut in 2006.
On the other hand, he became an executive producer as part of his professional evolution, where he helped his pupil, Kevin Feige, and agreed to collaborate with productions of ‘La Casa de las Ideas’ such as X Men, Deadpool and others.
Feige mourned the death of his teacher, of whom he commented the following on his social networks. “Richard Donner not only made me believe that a man could fly, he made me believe that comic book characters could come to life on the big screen with heart, humor, humanity and verisimilitude. Above all, it taught me that it can and should be done with respect, care and kindness to everyone in front of and behind the camera ”.
– Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 5, 2021
Other memorable titles from Donner’s career include The goonies and the saga of Lethal Weapon. Peace in his grave and RIP
Fountain: CNN