JAWS FAN REMAKES HIS WEMAKE MOMENT
John Aspinall, from Liverpool in the UK, played Quint in the Jaws WeMake last year, well he played one of the 20 or so Quints that featured in the global fan-made lockdown love letter to Jaws.
You can find out more about the Jaws WeMake here: https://thedailyjaws.com/jaws-wemake
Well, now he's donned cap and sideburns again this year as he wanted to give one of his scenes another stab.
The scene he decided to film again was the one where Hooper and Quint meet for the first time in his shack, it's one that bristles with electricity as the pair's class struggle is at the fore of their heated exchange, with Chief Brody stuck in the crossfire
John explained why he wanted another opportunity to film that particular scene, a scene in which he plays Quint, Hooper and Brody.
“The Jaws Wemake was a wonderful and much needed diversion during the height of lockdown. It felt great being part of the Daily Jaws community. ‘After having symptoms from the experience recently, I decided to improve my boathouse scene in time for the 46th anniversary of the original release. I now, many of us will be watching the movie tomorrow evening along with the Wemake. I’ll be drinking to all your legs!”
We also spoke to John not long after the release of the Jaws WeMake, where he discussed his reasons for getting involved in the project and his love for all things Jaws: Becoming Quint: John's Jaws WeMake Journey
The WeMake was released on June 20, 2020, to coincide with the 45th anniversary of the release of Jaws in US cinemas.
Words by Dean Newman