The Film That Lit My Fuse is a deadline video series that aims to counter industry uncertainty headlines by returning the conversation to the creative endeavors, formative influences and inspirations of some of today’s greatest filmmakers.
Each episode asks the same five questions. Today’s subject is Dexter Fletcher, the actor-turned-director whose latest film Ghosted debuted on Apple TV+ today. The film stars Ana de Armas and Chris Evans as a spy hairdresser that combines action and humor. Fletcher got his start in the business early as an actor, appearing in everything from Guy Ritchie’s Lock to Stock & Two Smoking Barrels to Band of Brothers. He eventually moved behind the camera, including filming Rocketman, Sherlock Holmes 3, Eddie the Eagleand he also took over directing when Bryan Singer left Bohemian Rhapsody. This film grossed over $900 million and won four Oscars. Singer remains the credited Helmer. Here, Fletcher describes what happened during this career change and what influences drove his career forward.
Source: Deadline
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