The Allan Mckay Podcast

EPISODE 450 - THE SYMPATHIZER - CHAD WANSTREET - VFX SUPERVISOR In this episode, Allan McKay interviews VFX Supervisor Chad Wanstreet about: His role as VFX Supervisor on the highly anticipated series The Sympathizer, an adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel; Collaborating closely with visionary director Park Chan-wook to bring his unique vision to life; The extensive previs and planning process that went into executing the show's complex VFX sequences; Overcoming the challenges of creating digital doubles and face replacements for Robert Downey Jr.'s multiple characters; Ensuring geographical and historical accuracy while shooting on location in Thailand and Vietnam; Making confident, split-second VFX decisions on set to keep production moving forward; Lessons learned from his experience on other shows like S.W.A.T., Dollface, and Sweet Tooth; Practical advice for up-and-coming VFX artists looking to break into the industry; And so much more! If you enjoyed this episode, Allan would greatly apprec