Indecision Is Death: ‘Argylle’ Director Matthew Vaughn on Titles, Twists & Scripts

Matthew Vaughn, known for films like Snatch, Kick-Ass, and the Kingsman franchise, didn’t actually think he would become a director when he started working in film. Vaughn first became a producer and then transitioned to directing - and are we glad he did! His recent film, Argylle, is a star-packed, action-comedy that you don’t want to miss!

In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins, Jason Hellerman and Director Matthew Vaughn discuss:

• What we love about the actors in Argylle
• How all the twists in the film serve as nice story beats 
• Secretly copying and reading scripts as an intern
• What is was like working with Guy Ritchie
• The moment Matthew decided to try directing
• Why the script is so important to the whole production process
• Work weeks: 6 days versus 5 days
• The scariest moment of making a film
• Building an industry based off a film
• How important the title is to a film’s branding 

Memorable Quotes

• “I chose to be a producer because I was told you don’t have to have any qualifications, apart from the art of bullshitting.” [13:24]
• “I realized from that point, I would never ever make a movie that I didn’t love and believe in the screenplay.” [18:12]
• “Indecision is death. Bad decisions can be fixed. No decision can’t be.” [25:38]
• “If you do get a day off, just sleep.” [28:11]

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Argylle 

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