Just the other week we asked you Bloody Disgusting readers to hit us up on Twitter to ask Final Destination franchise producer Craig Perry questions about his forthcoming Final Destination 5, which arrives in theaters August 12 from Warner Bros. Pictures.
The first and second round of questions were absolutely fantastic: all you had to do was tweet @BDisgusting with your questions, accompanied by #FD5BD. Perry then compiled his favorite questions and answered them inside!. We’ll continue to get questions answered as long as you’re interested and stay engaged. Read inside to see the previous Q+A and then begin round 3 by following the above instructions (or click here).
Directed by James Cameron protege Steven Quale, the fifth film in the franchise begins with a suspension bridge disaster and takes the mythology in a new direction. “Death is just as omnipresent as ever, and is unleashed after one man’s premonition saves a group of coworkers from a terrifying suspension bridge collapse. But this group of unsuspecting souls was never supposed to survive, and, in a terrifying race against time, the ill-fated group frantically tries to discover a way to escape Death’s sinister agenda.”
@Hubbzie — You guys should have an animal cheat death at the beggining too. 1 of the survivors pets maybe, evr considered the idea?
Craig Perry: “Interesting notion. We’ve never explored that. However, I’m concerned watching Spot the dog or Fluffy the cat bite it in a spectacular way might alienate the audience.”
@yorgenis1991 — Can I participate in the next Final Destination? I don’t mind to be the first one who dies. Seriously. 😀
Craig Perry: “If we get it going, you’re more than welcome to have your agent get you an audition.”
@321sponge1 — Please Tell me there won’t be any unnecessary nudity or sex scene this time around Craig? :’)
Craig Perry: “All nudity is necessary!”
@Jaffiest — If a saved girl gets pregnant after the big crash, would she become invincible for the following 9 months?
Craig Perry: “I don’t think so, because she was meant to die in the crash – that baby should never have been conceived in the first place. It’s a marked life from the start.”
@DavisSroczynski — What is Lewis gf’s name? Was she McKinley High School’s student? She had lines originally but cut, so who portrayed her?
Craig Perry: “What are you talking about? Was this from some early draft? I don’t even remember. It certainly wasn’t in the movie. Please start asking normal questions or I will be forced to ignore you.”
@khoeum — How much do u think the 5th film has to make in order to make a 6th film? Y did u make Fd5 so early than the other films?
Craig Perry: “If we do the business that FD4 did, I think everyone would be very happy. And we made this one faster because we had a good idea to pursue.”
@khoeum — Second Question …Would consider using deaths created by fans of the film if they were good?
Craig Perry: “Sorry, but no – too many legal complications.”
@khoeum — Can u explain the details for wat the death scene at the waterpark wouldve been??
Craig Perry: “It was never seriously discussed as the gag is hard to pull off. But never say never…!”
@DavisSroczynski — Did Biker and his naked girlfriend, and the kid who playing toy truck against Kimberly in FD2 killed during the pile-up?
Craig Perry: “No idea, to be honest with you. Perhaps but it’s not the story we were following in FD2.”
@DavisSroczynski — Hi, what is the full name of Agent Weine, Agent Schreck and Mrs. Gibbons? And what is the name of Isabella Hudson’s son?
Craig Perry: “No idea. It was never part of the script.”
@DavisSroczynski — Hi, why some deleted scenes unreleased? Clear nearly hit by car in FD1, truck crashed into cafe with no one dead in TFD?
Craig Perry: “They haven’t been released because they don’t exist. Where are you getting your information?”
@DavisSroczynski — Hi, what’s Rory, Kat, Nora, Evan, Isabella, Nick, Lori, Janet, Hunt, Samantha, Nadia, Cynthia’s job? How old are they?
Craig Perry: “No idea, to be honest with you.”
@DavisSroczynski — Hi Craig, me again. Blake was Carrie’s sister? Ashley died before Ashlyn? How old is Julie, Wendy and their friends?
Craig Perry: “Re: the sister thing, no. And Ashley and Ashlyn died in the order they were meant to on the coaster. As for the ages, they are seniors – you do the math.”
@DavisSroczynski — finaldestination.wikia.com/wiki/Timeline Hi Craig, tell me all the exact dates that still unknown in the link above plz
Craig Perry: “Uh… that isn’t an official site. And frankly, most of that information is irrelevant to the storytelling so it isn’t determined.”
@Bryanw702 — Why was the water park scene rejected?
Craig Perry: “It was never seriously pursued because it seemed like a setpiece in search of a story.”
@Bryanw702 — Can I audition for FD6? lol I’m serious!
Craig Perry: “Let’s hope we have the chance!”
@Bryanw702 — Does the black guy die first? Lol
Craig Perry: “HA! Nope…”
@Bryanw702 — Will there be any survivors in this one?
Craig Perry: “You’ll have to see the movie to find out.”
@turistas_902 — seeing how a lot of people hated TFD (i liked it), will the deaths look more real? not like the escalator death?
Craig Perry: “The death sequences in FD5 are a definite step up from the previous films. They are extremely well executed.”
@Slasherfan — I really liked the idea of the choose Their Fate option on FD3 dvd. Ever think of doing it again and really going for it
Craig Perry: “Unfortunately, the economics of the DVD business is such that we most likely will not pursue a “choose your own adventure” dynamic on future releases. It’s extremely expensive. Each shooting day averages about $175,000 per day. Usually you only get a minute or two of viable material out of each day. So to create significant alternate content on top of the actual movie itself is a multi-million dollar proposition. I think the DVD for FD3 was both ahead of its time and one of the last of its kind to be attempted in the format.”
@Fdmajorfan — Who is your favorite character for “Final Destination 5”
Craig Perry: “They all serve a specific function in each film’s construction, but I’m generally partial to the funny characters. PJ Byrne is great in FD5. Sam Easton is great in FD3.”
@ChristianPiatek — Favorite destination?
Craig Perry: “The island of Kauia or Paris.”
@ChristianPiatek — Do you think FD5 will be a game changer for the series and why?
Craig Perry: “It’s a game changer in this respect – it takes the franchise mythology, builds on it and then turns it on its head. It’s a well-made, well-acted, well-directed supernatural thriller that looks like it cost twice as much as it did. And it takes itself just seriously enough without forgetting to be fun and entertaining.”
@ChristianPiatek — Will FD5 have a presence this year at Comic Con?!?! Spike TV sure thinks so!
Craig Perry: “Yes! We’ll be there on Thursday, July 21st.”
@ChristianPiatek — This time around should we expect more character development and surprises?
Craig Perry: “One of the comments from the very first person to see FD5 in its earliest stages was, “Wow, I wasn’t expecting there to be characters to care about and a storyline.” So the answer is yes, there’s a lot more character and surprises.”
@JustChris7 — Hey Craig. Which character do you think the fans will love in the fifth movie? Why?
Craig Perry: “I like all the characters in FD5, but Isaac (played by PJ Byrne) is unbelievably funny. He’s someone you love to loathe.”
@guns4hire2000 — Will the newspaper that reveals Burke and Kimberly’s deaths ever be shown in the theatrical cut of a future instalment?
Craig Perry: “Maybe. Right now I can’t think of a situation where it would happen, but given how the world of FD is evolving you never know!”
@Fdmajorfan — remakes r inevitable, so do u think there will be a FD remake say 20 yrs from now? Worst case scenario how’ll it end up?
Craig Perry: “Perhaps. We’ve already gotten feelers from other countries about taking the FD concept and making a movie specific to that culture. I think that would be amazing. And it would be even cooler if all the movies worldwide were in some way connected.”
@The180Curse — Hey buddy! *high fives* Would you say that 3D was more of an after thought regarding narrative when developing FD5?
Craig Perry: “Whaddup, 180? For FD5, we knew the movie would be in 3D but focused more on telling the story rather than trying to generate stick-in-yer-eye 3D moments. The bridge collapse naturally lent itself to 3D. We certainly have moments where objects come out of the screen but the effect is used sparingly and smartly. Remember, director Steve Quale has been around the new 3D technology for twenty years. He knows the best way to apply it.”
@richicardo13 — Which lead character would you consider to be the best?
Craig Perry: “They are all different and very specific to the situation in each movie. So I can’t really say who’s best. Sorry!”
@ThunderDragoon — I thought I’d ask another question if you don’t mind. 🙂 I’ve heard that Final Destination 5 is a prequel. Is this true?
Craig Perry: “If it is, then why would I say so? If it isn’t, why would I say so? That’s no fun at all! I love the fact that there are tons of rumors floating around the web. It only helps generate buzz and conversation. I ain’t gonna stop the speculation!”
@DennisElms — rllywnt2kno, Tony Todd’s Death character has seemed to help and hinder, but the chars all ultimately die. Does he care?
Craig Perry: “Interesting question. I don’t think he cares as much as he has pity.”