When producers approached him with a project based on the Story of Your Life by Ted Chiang , he instantly recognized the potential .
But after the intensity of making films like Sicario and Prisoners , Villeneuve was ready for something with an optimistic tone .
When producers approached Villeneuve with a project based on the Story of Your Life by Ted Chiang , Villeneuve instantly recognized the potential .
But after the intensity of making films like Sicario and Prisoners , Villeneuve was ready for something with an optimistic tone .