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Created by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks,Band of Brothersis one of the most revered War drama shows to be ever made. Based on Stephen E. Ambrose’s book of the same name, the series revolves around the real-life soldiers of the Easy Company and their struggles on the frontlines of World War II.
The series garnered critical acclaim upon release, primarily because of its authentic depiction of the Easy Company’s experiences. During an interview, supervising producer Erik Jendresen spoke about working with real-life veterans to craft an authentic depiction of their World War II experience. Jendresen’s words also confirm whyBand of Brothersis a one-of-a-kind series and will likely never be emulated.
Band of BrothersProducer Erik Jendresen Reveals the Show’s Fact Positive Approach
Erik Jendresen served as the lead writer and supervising producer on the mini-seriesBand of Brothers, alongside executive producersSteven SpielbergandTom Hanks. On the occasion of the 2023 Veterans Day, Jendresen sat down for a conversation with theTelevision Academyand discussedthe making ofBand of Brothers.
During the interview, Jendresen revealed that the writing team strived to stay true to the Easy Company’s experiences. The lead writer explained that he discussed every detail of the series with Captain Richard “Dick” Winters, whose letters served as important research material for the crew.
There was nothing I didn’t run by Winters. All of us working on this [show] had a dedication to getting it to what we called ‘fact positive.’
Jendresen made the above statement highlighting the creative team’s emphasis on ensuring that the story they were telling was factually accurate.
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At the same time, Jendresen explained that the series did not glorify war but celebrated those who fought in it so that others could have a normal life. Therefore, it was important for the writing team not to fabricate aspects of the story and to stay true to the real events as much as possible.
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During the same interview, Jendresen also spoke about the interviews with the real-life veterans of the Easy Company, which factored into the show’s episodes. He revealed that the interviews, which opened each episode, were not scripted.
It was a really brilliant and poignant touch because it contextualizes the drama, not necessarily the plot. The plot is the course of the war. It contextualizes the men and what they were feeling.
Jendresen made the above statement explaining how the interviews helped add context to the real-life experiences of the soldiers who fought in the war.
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Ultimately, Jendresen’s words reaffirm that the real-life veterans played a large role in making the show an authentic depiction of war, especially from the perspective of the soldiers. However, since most of the veterans featured in the 2001 series have since passed away,it is unlikely that such a realistic depiction of their war experience will ever be recreated, makingBand of Brothersa one-of-a-kind show.
Band of Brothersis streaming on Max.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
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