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DESCRIPTION: And just like that we return to Light the Wick, with our second Kevin Kavanaugh installment. Kavanaugh was the production designer for the latter two “John Wick” films. In this episode he discusses nailing the tone of the “John Wick” universe (tip: big bathtubs), the connection between “Casablanca” and “John Wick,” and getting the ending of the third film just right. Plus he ranks all the “Mission: Impossible” and “John Wick” movies! Released February 19th, 2021.

SHOW NOTES:Here are some images of the amazing production design in “John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum”...

Kevin talks about the insane bathroom in “John Wick: Chapter 2.” Here are a couple of screen shots from that scene, courtesy of Film Grab...

He also discusses the mirror room in “John Wick: Chapter 2.” Here’s a clip from that scene...

Kevin talks about the glass room in “John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum.” Here’s a great behind the scenes photo of the amazing set they built...

And here’s a clip from that scene...

As discussed in the interview, in “The Dark Knight Rises” they actually filmed this scene on the LA River...