Directed by Zoë Kravitz, who also co-wrote the screenplay, “Blink Twice” is a mental mystery that follows Slater King, a tech billionaire who owns a personal island. At his fundraiser, he crosses paths with a waitress named Frida. with whom he feels a strong connection. After forming a bond with her, he invites her to a sumptuous party he organizes on his island. At the beginning, everyone has an unforgettable time without fail.
Originally titled “Pussy Island,” “Blink Twice” was filmed throughout Mexico, particularly in Yucatán, Quintana Roo and Mexico City. Principal photography on the mystery film began in June 2022 and continued over the following months. The cast and crew members took a little time to get acquainted as they lived in the same location where they filmed the movie, which makes the filming procedure quite engaging and personal.
To film as many key sequences as possible in “Blink Twice,” the production team traveled to Yucatan, a Mexican state officially known as the Free and Sovereign State of Yucatan. In particular, Hacienda Temozón Sur, at km 182 Carretera Mérida-Uxmal in Temozón Sur, served as the main filming site. The hotel, which consists of 28 rooms and suites, also has a dining spot called Casa Temozón, which serves a variety of local dishes to guests. Visitors can also take full advantage of the hotel’s spa services.
However, some adjustments were made to the 5-star hotel to upgrade a personal hotel in the film. By modifying a few elements in and around the pool area, the team got rid of all the railings surrounding it and created a traditional living room. chairs instead. They also added local Yucatan marble around the perimeter to give it a more sumptuous appearance. The sauna seen in the assets on the screen was also built through the equipment. As for the interiors of the hotel, the rooms have been repainted in bright colors to reflect the rest of the characters of the asset. Starting from the stereotypical concept of using the color red as a symbol of danger, the creators opted for the color blue as a color. of alarm.
With all these changes, they intended to make the status quo be perceived differently, something horrible. Director Zoë Kravitz told Architectural Digest: “I hope audiences enjoy things differently than before they knew what was happening. Environments that seemed sumptuous and exciting now seem claustrophobic and terrifying. Even off camera, the actors They stayed at Hacienda Temozón Sur during production. The filmmaker revealed: “We all stayed where we filmed. It was really surprising and that’s part of the explanation why everyone felt together, so safe, comfortable, relaxed and friendly. It may have just gone wrong, but I think it made the experience even more fun.
For filming, the “Blink Twice” production team also set up camps in other locations in Mexico, supposedly in Quintana Roo. Additionally, some vital interior scenes were recorded in rooms built on a sound level in Mexico City. Naomi Ackie, who plays Frida, shared her joy at filming in Mexico. She said: “I’ve never liked being on a set like ‘Blink Twice’ where everyone is on set most of the time. There are so many shared scenes where everyone is all together, and you naturally start to expand the energy. You just continue with your functionality as if the camera had just been turned on, and Zoë and the makers have assembled an organization of other people who knew they would connect and who need to tell a smart story that they care.
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