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James Gray Discusses 'Ad Astra' Cuts

Updated 2026-05-25 12:35 UTC 1 source Negative

Director James Gray has spoken about the changes made to his film ‘Ad Astra,’ revealing that it was extended by 20th Century Fox against his wishes. He believes this altered version detracted from the original vision.

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James Gray Says ‘Ad Astra’ Was ‘Taken Away’ From Him and Made Longer by 20th Century Fox: ‘It Would Have Been a Very Different Movie’

James Gray has revealed that the released version of his 2019 Brad Pitt-starring “Ad Astra” was not his cut — and was actually made longer than he wanted by the studio, 20th Century Fox. Speaking in Cannes to Brut to promote his latest film at the festival, “Paper Tiger,” the

2026-05-25 12:21 UTC