Savan Kotecha is interviewed for The Idea of You starring Anne Hathaway & Nicholas Galitzine.

0:00: 🎵 The importance of music in shaping the band's progression and character development in the movie.
0:20: Nick's voice influenced the direction of the band and shaped the songs
1:00: Different songs represent the band's evolution and character arcs
1:28: Lyrics reflect themes of fame, personal growth, and relationships
3:04: Approached creating the music similar to working with boy bands, focusing on storytelling
3:38: 🎶 Savan Kotecha discusses his approach to writing songs for 'The Idea of You' and drawing inspiration from real artists. Savan Kotecha aimed to treat the band in the movie as real artists, not fictional characters.
3:45: His songwriting origins stem from creating songs from the perspective of characters, like those in TV shows.
4:51: Kotecha's favorite track from the movie is 'Dance Before We Walk', finding it catchy and well-rounded as a pop song.
5:21: He and his team did not specifically draw inspiration from past works like Westlife or One Direction, focusing on creating what they thought would be fun and fitting for the band in the movie.
6:02: The approach to songwriting for the movie involved not following current trends but rather creating music that would be enjoyable for a new group.
6:47: 🎶 Exploring the nostalgic and community-building essence of pop music in the movie soundtrack. The portrayal of a pop group in the movie was praised for its authenticity and accuracy.
7:02: The social media presence of the fictional band August Moon was designed to engage fans and create a community.
7:54: The movie scenes depicting the band's performances were well-received for their realism and immersive experience.
8:40: The soundtrack aims to evoke nostalgia and happiness by reliving the essence of boy bands.
9:00: The overall goal of the soundtrack is to spread happiness and challenge misconceptions about pop music.


Directed by Michael Showalter, Ella Rubin, Annie Mumolo, Reid Scott, Perry Mattfeld, Jordan Aaron Hall, Mathilda Gianopoulos, Raymond Cham Jr., Jaiden Anthony, Viktor White, Dakota Adan also star.

Madeleine Finlay-Hudson asks the questions.

Plot: Based on the acclaimed, contemporary love story of the same name, The Idea of You centres on Solène (Hathaway), a 40-year-old single mum who begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell (Galitzine), the lead singer of August Moon, the hottest boy band on the planet.

When Solène must step in to chaperone her teenage daughter’s trip to the Coachella Music Festival after her ex bails at the last minute, she has a chance encounter with Hayes and there is an instant, undeniable spark. As they begin a whirlwind romance, it isn’t long before Hayes’ superstar status poses unavoidable challenges to their relationship, and Solène soon discovers that life in the glare of his spotlight might be more than she bargained for.

The film will launch Globally on Prime Video 2nd May, 2024.

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