Gavin O'Connor on 'Warrior' 10 Years Later and Plans for a Sequel - Exclusive Interview
10 years on, Gavin O’Connor’s Warrior has found a second life on streaming. Despite making only 23.3 Million USD off a 30 Million production, love for the film has only grown over time – to the point where it is now considered a modern gem within the sports genre. Gavin O’Connor would go on to helm more films such as The Accountant and The Way Back, but in his own view, given the choice to only attach one feature to his name for the rest of his life, he would pick Warrior in a heartbeat. Warrior is a beautiful tale; an MMA deep dive with a complex familial core, and the performances of a pre-fame Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton are wonderfully complemented by the Oscar-Nominated Nick Nolte’s role as their father. To see such a great piece thrive with a second life following its commercial shortcomings is simply fantastic. In honor of the film’s 10 year anniversary this September 9th, we sat down with director and writer Gavin O’Connor himself to talk all things Warrior. We cover the legacy...