NBA Star Robin Lopez creates Godzilla tribute film

In the first clip, Robin finds inspiration in his favourite franchise as he storyboards at the director’s desk. The second film offers a glimpse into Robin’s creative process (and diva-like behaviour), before film three takes us into the editing suite with the reveal of Robin’s finished film trailer. From flagrant plagiarism, to micro-managing the on-screen performances of NBA mascots – Lopez’s portrayal of a passionate yet clueless movie-maker provides a glaring example of what happens when someone doesn't stick to their day job.

“Robin’s performance was essential to the success of the shoot,” says Collings. “Once he stepped on set, he completely owned the character and brought such a clever nuance to the delivery. The dynamics between Robin and Brook added yet another element of playfulness to the concept.”

With the production experts at ArtClass on board, all the footage was filmed in one day, then handed off to editor James Boger to divide into three instalments. On working with the ESPN CreativeWorks team yet again, Collings says, “There’s a built-in trust, which makes each project super collaborative from the beginning. ESPN has great creative instincts, and they absolutely nailed it by casting Robin Lopez. The result is a shoot where everyone was laughing and high-fiving at the end.”