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Filmmaker Ben Wheatley Discusses Success in Industry

Updated 2026-06-20 16:50 UTC 1 source Positive

Director Ben Wheatley discusses the current state of filmmaking, citing the success of 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession' as evidence that young filmmakers are finding new pathways to success.

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Variety
“Bulk” and “Meg 2” director Ben Wheatley thinks “it’s a great time to be a young filmmaker,” pointing to break-out, box-office phenomena like “Backrooms” and “Obsession” as proof that emerging directors are trailblazing new pathways to success — and finding ways to reach new audiences. Appearing at
2026-06-20 16:42 UTC
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