The Iraq War miniseries was brutal. The making of it? Somehow even more unhinged.
A behind the scenes look at HBO's critically acclaimed reality-based seven part miniseries 'Generation Kill' about some marines which was apart of the Iraqi invasion in 2003. You'll get an inside look in how the series was made.
Writing
David Simon and Ed Burns breaking their own rules.
Acting
Lee Tergesen's terrifyingly accurate Fruity Rudy impression.
Practical Effects
Real Marines roasting the actors' technique.
Director
Alice Glinert
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The cast underwent a shortened version of actual Marine recon training, and several actors later said it was the most physically demanding experience of their careers.
Evan Wright reveals he initially worried the Marines would hate the book and series; instead, many became lifelong friends with the actors who played them, blurring documentary and fiction in real life.
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