Story Structure — 3 Plot Phases
Preparation & Relocation
Bob Odenkirk conceptualizes the film as an action skills test and travels to Berlin, Germany, establishing the production base.
Key Events
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Concept Formulation — Bob conceptualizes a film to evaluate his physical capabilities.
Location: Pre-production Office
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Decision to Test Skills — Bob decides to use the project as a practical action skills test.
Location: Planning Room
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Travel to Germany — Bob departs for Berlin to begin the production phase.
Location: International Airport
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Berlin Arrival — Bob arrives in Berlin, establishing the primary filming location.
Location: Berlin, Germany
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Cast Collaboration Setup — Bob and Daniel coordinate their roles and schedules.
Location: Berlin Studio
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Director-Actor Briefing — Directors outline the action sequences and performance expectations.
Location: Berlin Studio
Collaboration & Execution
Bob and Daniel Bernhardt coordinate with directors, choreograph sequences, and film the core action scenes under supervision.
Key Events
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Director-Actor Briefing — Directors outline the action sequences and performance expectations.
Location: Berlin Studio
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Action Choreography — The team designs and rehearses complex physical sequences.
Location: Berlin Studio
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Filming Commences — Principal photography begins under director supervision.
Location: Berlin Set
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Skill Execution Phase — Bob actively tests his action capabilities during takes.
Location: Berlin Set
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Daniel's Performance — Daniel executes his assigned action sequences alongside Bob.
Location: Berlin Set
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Scene Shooting — Key narrative and action scenes are captured on film.
Location: Berlin Set
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Direction & Performance — Directors guide the actors through critical performance moments.
Location: Berlin Set
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Action Sequence Completion — Major physical sequences are successfully filmed.
Location: Berlin Set
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Post-Production Begins — Raw footage is compiled and edited into a coherent structure.
Location: Editing Suite
Completion & Transition
The film is edited, finalized, and archived, marking the end of the project and paving the way for Bob's subsequent work on NOBODY.
Key Events
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Post-Production Begins — Raw footage is compiled and edited into a coherent structure.
Location: Editing Suite
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Film Completion — WÜNSCH MIR GLÜCK is finalized and ready for release.
Location: Editing Suite
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Title Finalization — The dual title WÜNSCH MIR GLÜCK (WISH ME LUCK) is locked.
Location: Production Office
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Project Review — Bob evaluates the success of his action skills test.
Location: Screening Room
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Transition to Next Project — Bob shifts focus from Wish Me Luck to upcoming work.
Location: Production Office
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NOBODY Development — Bob begins development on the subsequent film NOBODY.
Location: Development Studio
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Cinematic Legacy — The film is archived as a precursor to Bob's later work.
Location: Film Archive
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Berlin Production Hub — The central location where all production activities occurred.
Location: Berlin, Germany
