Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern, the directors behind the upcoming Disney+ documentary “Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger,” revealed that the long-awaited reconciliation between Oasis brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher was marked by professional focus rather than emotional displays.
Speaking to Variety ahead of the film’s world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, the filmmakers described capturing the band’s historic reunion rehearsals in early 2025. Rather than intervening during the siblings’ first prolonged time together in 15 years, Lovelace and Southern set up remote camera rigs and observed from a nearby cabin, avoiding what they termed a “mediated” feel.
“It’s the Gallaghers, it’s not ‘Dawson’s Creek.’ They’re not gonna sit down and talk about their emotions,” Southern explained. He noted that the process was “workmanlike,” with the brothers immediately diving into polished renditions of hits like “Wonderwall” and “Champagne Supernova” without sentimental preamble.
Lovelace described the atmosphere as one of “serious business,” aimed at delivering what he called the biggest rock and roll comeback in history. The directors emphasized that despite speculation about financial motives, the brothers felt a heavy responsibility to their fans, striving to ensure the performances were of the highest caliber.
Tension between the siblings reportedly persisted until the band took the stage for their first comeback show in Cardiff. “That was a real moment of alchemy,” Lovelace said, noting that the shared energy with the crowd created a powerful, unifying experience.
To capture the global tour, the production enlisted acclaimed cinematographers including Haris Zambarloukos, Lol Crawley, and James Laxton. Southern instructed the crew to prioritize narrative and crowd reactions over technical perfection, aiming for immersive footage that reflected the fans’ need for release.
The documentary, which will be released in IMAX, seeks to recreate the atmosphere of the 2025 tour. When asked about potential merchandising opportunities, Southern jokingly suggested that cinemas are missing out if they do not offer popcorn buckets shaped like the iconic bucket hats worn by fans during the era.
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