Ice Cube's Bold Moves During Pandemic Filming

In a recent jaw-dropping interview, Ice Cube spilled the tea on the tumultuous production of the viral remake of "War of the Worlds." Can you believe he filmed his scenes in just 15 days? And here’s the kicker: he did it all without any direction or support from his co-stars!

A Unique Pandemic Experience

Reflecting on the experience, Ice Cube explained, "We shot it during the pandemic in 2020. So the director wasn’t there, and none of the other actors were there. This was the only way we could really make the movie happen." Talk about rising to the challenge!

Delayed Release: Why It Took So Long?

The path to release wasn’t smooth sailing either. Ice Cube revealed that the project was initially birthed at Universal but later sold to Amazon, causing further delays. The film required piecing together real surveillance footage from around the globe, a task that proved time-consuming and complex. "They had to build all that, then collect and edit the footage," he added.

From H.G. Wells to Viral Sensation!

The film, a loose adaptation of H.G. Wells' iconic sci-fi novel, quickly ignited buzz after its trailer dropped in late July. However, the reception was colder than expected upon its release on July 30th, with critics slamming it, leading to a brief 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes before settling at a dismal 4%.

Ice Cube's Role in an Epic Catastrophe

In "War of the Worlds," Ice Cube portrays William Radford, a computer security analyst thrust into chaos as Earth faces an alien invasion. Joining him are notable actors including Eva Longoria, Iman Benson, Henry Hunter Hall, Clark Gregg, and Devon Bostick. Will this unexpected production method turn into a cult classic? Only time will tell!