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Darren Aronofsky reveals original idea for 'Black Swan'

Posted Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 3:17 PM Central

by John Couture

Academy Award-nominated director and scarf aficionado Darren Aronofsky has teamed up with Funny or Die to tell the real story on the conception of Black Swan. I bet that you didn't that Black Swan and The Wrestler were supposed to be one long movie.

Of course, this is Funny or Die and you have to be careful as to how much credence you lend their "serious" pieces. It's sad really, because I think Todd Barry could have nabbed an Oscar himself for portraying "The Deli Manager."

Todd Barry and Darren Aronofsky: The Original Black Swan from Darren Aronofsky

And yes, before you hound me with emails about this being nothing more than a parody piece, I get that. Still, it's a nice bit from a filmmaker that is known much more for his heavier dramatic flair than his funny bone. What did you think of the piece?

Source: Funny or Die