“When you’re a young French director and you have an opportunity to work with a legend, John Travolta, you never know what to expect,” Morel told RT’s Valeria Paikova.

“Actually, Travolta is very easy to work with – he’s cooperative and once he’s on set he is ready to give you anything you want.”

Shooting took place in Paris and lasted three months, with the film’s budget reaching $30 million.

Jonathan Rhys Meyers and John Travolta

“There was a lot of improvisation. We had what John and I called ‘the Chinese menu’ – which means you’ve got all kinds of different options and opportunities in terms of shooting and playing…”

“From Paris with Love” revolves around the duo of a young, white collar personal aide to the US Ambassador in France, James Reese, and the dare-devil special agent Charlie Wax sent to Paris to stop a terrorist attack. As always, saving the world comes at a price.

The film is Morel’s first foray at making a comedy after several action thrillers.

“What made me want to make movies were American movies. They were among my biggest shocks as a viewer. I still remember seeing Star Wars when I was 12 and it was: Wow! I thought that’s what moviemaking is all about!”

“From Paris with Love” has been released in Russia this week.