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The master of explosive action movies, Michael Bay, had a long journey in the movie industry. Like his movie heroes, theTransformersdirector is not a man who holds his punches. Long before Bay became a blockbuster filmmaker, he worked at Lucasfilm filing storyboards for a Steven Spielberg movie. Bay, 15 at that time, thought the legendary director’s iconic movie was going to“s*ck.”
He recounted the entire incident in a 2007 interview with Entertainment Weekly. ThePearl Harbourdirector further reveals how Spielberg’s influence played a pivotal role in shaping his career.
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Michael Bay Had Doubts About One of Hollywood’s Most Iconic Franchises
WhenMichael Baywas just 27, he got a call from his agent about a meeting with none other thanSteven Spielberg. By this point, Bay was doing a great job with some fun commercials and he sent some of the reels to Hollywood production houses. One such commercial caught the eyes of Spielberg. In his first meeting, the6 Undergrounddirector unveiled an old truth talking to theETdirector:
“You know, when I was 15, I worked at Lucasfilm and I filed your Raiders of the Lost Ark storyboards. I saw the entire movie in storyboard form and I honestly thought it was going to s*ck.”
But he admits to Spielberg that once he saw theIndiana Jonesfilm in theaters, he was mindblown and wanted to do the same with his films. It was this chance encounter with the legendaryJurassic Parkdirector that not only changed Bay’s perspective but also set the stage for a highly successful collaboration and a box-office triumph.
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Spielberg’s Influence Turns Michael Bay’s Doubt Into a Blockbuster Franchise For Himself
Instead of being offended, Spielberg laughed, and it was a moment that broke the ice and marked the beginning of a fruitful mentorship. Spielberg demonstrated his genuine interest in Bay’s career. They spent time together in Bay’s “war room”, discussing shots and sequences for Bay’s projects:
“We would sit in my war room and I’d say, ”Oh, Steven, I got this scene and I want to do it like this and shoot like that.” And he knows what I’m talking about. He goes, ”Oh, what if you do that?”
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TheSchindler’s Listdirector understood Bay’s creative decisions and offered insightful suggestions. Bay remarks that amidst their creative discussions, Spielberg’s competitive gears were also turning for the next installment of theIndiana Jonesfranchise.
Source:Entertainment Weekly Archives
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Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
