Renny Harlin & Gene Simmons on Deep Water, Survival, Instinct & the Human Story
What happens when survival is no longer a concept but a reality?
In this episode of AW Confidential, AW sits down with director Renny Harlin and producer Gene Simmons to discuss Deep Water, a high-stakes, shark-survival thriller that blends intense action with a deeply human story.
From the chaos of a plane crash to the fear of shark-infested waters, the film explores instinct, resilience, and the decisions people make under extreme pressure. Renny and Gene share what drew them to this project, what they learned about survival while making it, and how storytelling can reveal who we truly are…
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