Savage Builds

Adam teams up with actor Gary Oldman to build one of Hollywood’s deadliest weapons – the ZF1 multi‑artillery gun from the sci‑fi film The Fifth Element. The programme documents their collaboration as they attempt to recreate the iconic on‑screen artillery piece.

Hollywood’s Deadliest Weapon is a television programme presented as an episode that examines a single, notorious piece of cinematic armament. Classified under the genre “episode”, the show offers viewers a focused look at an on‑screen weapon that has become part of Hollywood lore. In this instalment, a figure called Adam joins forces with actor Gary Oldman. Together they set about recreating the ZF1 multi‑artillery gun, the formidable piece of firepower that appears in the science‑fiction film The Fifth Element. Their joint effort forms the backbone of the story, with each step of the construction highlighted for the audience, and their collaboration drives the core of the episode. The ZF1, as portrayed in The Fifth Element, is depicted as one of the most lethal weapons ever shown in Hollywood. By building a replica, Adam and Oldman aim to demonstrate the design and impact of the gun, highlighting its significance within the film’s narrative. The replica serves as a tangible example of the gun’s capabilities, allowing viewers to appreciate the scale and firepower that made it memorable on screen. Throughout the episode, the process of constructing the ZF1 is followed, giving insight into the practical challenges of bringing a fictional artillery system to life. By documenting the build, the programme also sheds light on the technical expertise required to translate a fictional concept into a functional model, providing a behind‑the‑scenes look at how such a deadly cinematic device is assembled and why it stands out in film history.