Devotion’s Joe Jonas Compares Making a Movie to Being on Tour

Director J.D. Dillard’s historical drama, Devotion, tells the heroic story of the U.S. Navy’s first-ever Black carrier pilot Ensign Jesse Brown (played by Jonathan Majors) and his wingman Lieutenant Tom Hudner (played by Glen Powell). Set during the Korean War, the two fighter pilots form a strong bond of friendship during a time of segregation and conflict, leading to a heartbreaking act of devotion when one of their planes are shot down behind enemy lines. In the movie, Joe Jonas and Thomas Sadoski play fellow real-life fighter pilots Marty Goode and Dick Cevoli, respectively. During their interview with Collider’s Steve Weintraub, the two actors shared their admiration for both director Dillard and Academy Award-winning cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt, as well as their entire aerial photography team. They also discussed how they approached and prepared for roles that portray real people, and Jonas spoke on the similarities and differences between filmmaking and touring. #Devot