Chris Pine explains how dying changed Steve Trevor in Wonder Woman 1984. The actor returns for the DCEU sequel, reuniting with Gal Gadot and director Patty Jenkins from the original film. But unlike Diana Prince, Steve's situation is a little bit tricky considering that he died in the original Wonder Woman movie.
Warner Bros. is ramping up their marketing efforts for Wonder Woman 1984 which was initially slated to release last November. It was then delayed to a June release to make it a summer offering just like its predecessor. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, however, the studio was forced to push it a few more times, landing on a Christmas day roll out. But instead of a theatrical release, it's going to hit both open on cinemas and HBO Max at the same time, giving fans the option to enjoy it depending on their situation. Admittedly, this hybrid tactic has earned a split reception from both the public and people from the industry.
Regardless, Wonder Woman 1984 will finally see the light of day, and because of that, its cast and crew are currently busy doing press junkets for the movie. Speaking with ComicBoook, Pine was asked how dying changed Steve, but the actor revealed that death wasn't the more jarring for his character. Instead, it's the change in era — from the beginning of the 20th century to the '80s. Whether or not his resurrection was done the right way is something that he wants the public to decide for themselves.
"[Director Patty Jenkins] and I, to create the quality of wonder that Steve has, there was a lot of, you know... imagine a mushroom trip, or imagine, you know, there were a lot of 'as ifs,' to, you know, how do you look at an escalator for the first time and go like, 'What the hell is this?' And how can you process it? How do you digest that experience? So, it was actually a lot more difficult than I thought it would be."
"You can decide whether it's the right way or not. I love Patty and I love Gal and that I'm working on this film. I think it's romantic and old-fashioned in the best way and simple in the best way and doesn't reinvent the wheel in the best way. It's just a great, good old fashioned storytelling. So, right? I have no idea, but I know that anytime Patty pitches something with me, she can pitch me anything. She's the single best pitcher of ideas I've ever come across in the history of pitching."
Instead of keeping Steve's return a secret, Wonder Woman 1984 immediately confirmed that he'll be back in the sequel — a bold, but clever move nonetheless from Jenkins and Warner Bros. People involved in the film knew that they wouldn't be able to keep his return under wraps, so it was best to utilize the character through marketing. That way, they're able to capitalize on Steve's popularity, with public discussions focused on how he was able to return from the dead instead of whether or not he'll make an appearance. For what it's worth, Steve's involvement made some fun bits in the trailers as he gets used to life in the '80s.
It appears as if the risk of bringing back Steve from the dead is worth it for Wonder Woman 1984. Early reactions have been generally positive, calling the film ambitious and emotional. These descriptions track with what's been revealed through the film's marketing thus far with its promotional materials that highlight both its spectacular action set pieces and heartfelt moments, especially between Diana and Steve.
Source: ComicBook
