Harlin House

Harlin House
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What really happens behind the doors of Hollywood? Welcome to Harlin House, where legendary filmmaker Renny Harlin and producer Johanna Harlin take you inside the world of movies like you’ve never seen it before. From blockbuster sets and Hollywood personalities to projects that fall apart overnight, Renny and Johanna share the stories, lessons, challenges, and realities that rarely make it beyond the industry. With more than 40 years of filmmaking experience, Renny brings a lifetime of stories from behind the camera. Johanna brings a fresh perspective as a producer, creative partner, and f

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    All You Ever Wanted to Know with Working with Jackie Chan in China

    Episode SummaryWhat happens when a Hollywood director enters a film set with no script, no schedule, and no budget? In this episode of Harlin House, Renny and Johanna Harlin take us behind the scenes of Renny's extraordinary six years working in China. From turning down Rush Hour to directing Jackie Chan in Skiptrace, Renny shares the challenges of navigating a different filmmaking culture, his personal experience witnessing September 11, and the unexpected lessons that shaped his career. Renny also reveals how an unscripted scene featuring Jackie Chan singing Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" became a viral moment, including the personal letter that helped secure Adele's permission. Discover how he combined Hollywood's structured filmmaking approach with the creativity and work ethic of Chinese crews to complete Skiptrace in just 83 days. It's a fascinating look at cultural collaboration, filmmaking, and the power of adapting to new challenges. Chapters00:00 Episode Highlights & Introduction 01:29 Hollywood vs. Chinese Filmmaking 03:10 How Jackie Chan Brought Renny to China 04:09 Why Renny Turned Down Rush Hour 06:09 Meeting Jackie Chan & the Movie That Never Happened 08:23 Witnessing September 11 10:59 Why Renny Chose Not to Film the Tragedy 13:34 The Personal Side of Harlin House 17:12 Finally Working with Jackie Chan on Skiptrace 18:28 The Story Behind Jackie Chan Singing Adele 22:40 How Adele Gave Permission for the Song 25:45 Why Six Months in China Became Six Years 27:34 Working with an All-Chinese Film Crew 30:10 Making Movies Without Scripts or Schedules 33:39 The Incredible Work Ethic in China 37:32 Jackie Chan's Leadership on Set 40:14 Bringing Hollywood Structure to Chinese Filmmaking 44:03 Finishing Skiptrace in Just 83 Days 46:05 The Importance of Respecting Different Cultures 48:49 Renny's Advice: Stay Humble and Open to Learning Other Ways to Listen and Watch🎧 Spotify: 🎧 Watch on Spotify ▶️ YouTube: ▶️ Watch on YouTube 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts 📸 Instagram: 📸 Follow on Instagram 🌐 Website: Harlin House

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What really happens behind the doors of Hollywood? Welcome to Harlin House, where legendary filmmaker Renny Harlin and producer Johanna Harlin take you inside the world of movies like you’ve never seen it before. From blockbuster sets and Hollywood personalities to projects that fall apart overnight, Renny and Johanna share the stories, lessons, challenges, and realities that rarely make it beyond the industry. With more than 40 years of filmmaking experience, Renny brings a lifetime of stories from behind the camera. Johanna brings a fresh perspective as a producer, creative partner, and f

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  • Creator
    Harlin House
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Harlin House
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