The original comedy OVERBOARD was a success when it hit theaters in 1987, and became a fan-favorite film thanks to its frequent showings on cable TV shortly after. In this day of remakes, sequels and reboots, we’re getting a new version of the 80s comedy starring Eugenio Derbez (HOW TO BE A LATIN LOVER) and Anna Faris (MOM) as the two leads. But this version does a gender swap on the original story – in the 1987 version, Goldie Hawn played a rich woman who gets amnesia, and Kurt Russell played a poor man who used the to convince her they were a couple… needless to say, you probably couldn’t get away with that in today’s political climate, so this time the man gets amnesia and the woman convinces him they’re married. The end result is surprisingly funny and charming, and in many ways a more cohesive and entertaining movie than the original. I had a chance to sit down once again with Eugenio Derbez, who is huge in Mexico but quickly becoming a familiar face here. We discussed his work on the film, working with Anna, and what lies ahead in this fun and laid back interview. Check it out below. I also want to thank Paul Salfen for shooting this in the pinch, and Eugenio for being so kind to my mother, who joined me on the day of the interview… I should also mention, she LOVED the new movie.
Video interview – Eugenio Derbez on remaking OVERBOARD, working with Anna Faris and more
Posted in: Interviews, News
Published: May 3, 2018