The script was also heavily influenced by Tommy Lee Jones who offered up ideas throughout and even a few original scenes, much to Tavernier’s approval. “It gives the characters more depth.” Added Goodman, “Katrina is a way of life even after these years, and it’s going to be a way of life more many years to come.” “It seemed to me to go to Louisiana and not address Katrina,” said Tavernier defending his decision. It ws a major challenge to get visuals.”īased on the novel “Into the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead” by Janes Lee Burke, the story unfolds prior to Hurricane Katrina, though the director decided to take liberty and include footage and reference to the disaster. It’s important to be immersed in the environment. Added Tavernier, “It’s not like being a tourist and seeing the location. “Tavernier said the bayou should be a character in the movie, so I took a lot of time to find the right locations,” added D.P. “The location is definitely a character in the movie,” said Goodman. Martin Scorsese's Favorite Movies: 50 Films the Director Wants You to See Oscars 2023: Best International Feature Film Predictions 'Rings of Power' Wasn't Built for the Water Cooler (and That's OK) “There’s corruption all around the world, but it’s more on the surface in Louisiana,” said Goodman who along with Tavernier praised the location as integral to the film. “ was ony three hours from my home – I love working in Louisiana.” Jones’ character, the clear protagonist, uses some unscrupulous tactics in pursuing his investigation, resulting in a few gasps in the audience during the film’s screening today at the Berlinale. “I had a wonderful time doing this movie,” said actor John Goodman in Berlin Saturday afternoon.