Entertainment

Second Directors Step In for Major Films

Updated 2026-10-16 19:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

Hollywood is experiencing a trend where second directors are stepping in to complete major films. Notable examples include Steven Soderbergh assisting with 'The Batman Part II' and other projects like 'Justice League' and 'Spartacus'.

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Variety

7 Movies That Were Finished By a Second Director: From ‘Justice League’ to ‘Spartacus’

Hollywood is a business of people. Yesterday, the industry got a reminder of that when Warner Bros. and DC Studios announced that Steven Soderbergh will help director Matt Reeves finish production on “The Batman Part II” while Reeves deals with a family matter. “Just to be clear, I

2026-10-16 19:49 UTC