• Actors to Directors: Our Picks for the Best Filmmaker Transformations

  • Oct 17 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 9 mins
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Actors to Directors: Our Picks for the Best Filmmaker Transformations

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  • In this episode of The Clap Podcast, Will Frost is joined by special guest Aaliyah Walker to dive into the success stories of actors who’ve made the leap to directing. From Hollywood legends to indie powerhouses, we explore how their creative vision has led to some of the best films of recent years. We’ll be talking about the standout wins from directors like Jordan Peele, Clint Eastwood, Michael B. Jordan, and Greta Gerwig, and how their acting background shaped their success behind the camera. Tune in for a deep dive into Hollywood's most successful actor-to-director transformations!

    0:00 Intro

    08:03 Jordan Peele

    15:53 Clint Eastwood

    21:00 Greta Gerwig

    28:16 Jon Favreau

    34:33 Donald Glover

    40:12 Kenneth Branaugh

    42:04 Ben Stiller

    42:44 Actors to Directors with the most potential

    49:21 Actors that would make good Directors

    57:31 Most surprising directorial debut

    1:04:59 Films from Actors turned Directors that have had the biggest cultural impact

    1:07:00 Conclusion

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