Filmmakers Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern captured a historic moment when brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher reunited after 15 years apart for their upcoming Disney+ documentary “Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger.” The pair, known for their previous music documentaries, were granted rare access to film the legendary rockers as they prepared for their highly anticipated world tour. However, the directors revealed that the reunion was notably subdued compared to what many observers expected.
Rather than emotional displays, the Gallagher brothers adopted a strictly professional approach during their initial rehearsals. Southern explained that the siblings immediately focused on perfecting classic tracks like “Wonderwall” and “Live Forever,” with little sentimentality on display. “It’s the Gallaghers, it’s not ‘Dawson’s Creek,'” Southern noted, emphasizing that the brothers simply aren’t inclined toward discussing feelings openly. To capture this moment authentically, the directors strategically positioned cameras in advance and then withdrew to nearby monitors, avoiding any intrusion during this critical first period in a room together.
The filmmakers’ decision to step back proved insightful, as they observed the brothers’ meticulous work ethic in action. Lovelace described their dedication as “the serious business of putting on the biggest rock and roll comeback the world’s ever seen.” Though tension existed between them initially, the directors noted that this friction dissolved once the tour launched, particularly after their triumphant Cardiff comeback performance, when the energy from audiences helped solidify their reunion.
Originally reported by Variety →
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