Actors to Directors: Our Picks for the Best Filmmaker Transformations
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from Wish List failed.
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Actors to Directors: Our Picks for the Best Filmmaker Transformations
-
Narrated by:
-
By:
About this listen
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
Stay tuned for more
@theclap_podcast / @will.frost_