One of Sandra Bullock’s most iconic roles is that of Ryan Stone in Gravity. She has worked on films ranging from one genre to another, showcasing her talent and enthusiasm for filmmaking in the most enigmatic manner possible. Out of the many movies she has worked on, George Clooney’s flick alongside the star was one that struck the fans in a way no one had expected.
Despite its skyrocketing success, there was a strong possibility for the film to be made in a completely different setting and manner. However, Sandra Bullock’s fears led Alfonso Cuarón to give up on his dream of filming Gravity in space. To be more specific, there were two reasons that kept him from moving forward with an idea not many have achieved.
Gravity was Almost Filmed in Space
In an interview with Empire Magazine, director Alfonso Cuaròn opened up about how his initial idea to film Gravity had been a dream that he could only have hoped to come true. The director wanted to film the movie in space. For a flick like George Clooney’s the idea was not one too far-fetched. However, two reasons prevented him from moving forward with the idea.
“That was number one.”
The first reason that he stated was with regard to the budget of the movie. With a budget of only $100 Million, making a movie in space was out of the option immediately. However, money was not the biggest concern alone. Sandra Bullock, who starred in the film with the most astonishing performance possible, happened to be the second reason as to why Gravity did not fly to space.
Sandra Bullock’s Past Experiences Stopped Alfonso Cuarón’s Initial Ideas
While speaking with Empire Magazine, Alfonso Cuaròn gave insight into what the second reason had been. Starring Sandra Bullock, one obstacle the filming faces is her fear of flying. Having been in not one but two plane crashes, getting the actress to go to space was an idea that would be discarded almost as instantly as it appeared.
“Number two, and the thing that killed the whole conversation, was Sandra,” Cuaròn added. “Because Sandra had already suffered two airplane accidents. Not one, but two. For her, flying is a big sacrifice. And for her the idea of getting into a rocket or something like that, it was a no-no, you know?”
Filming something that revolved around being in such an enclosed space, that of a rocket, for so long was already a big enough deal. So to add another major challenge in front of her only seemed like playing with fire.
