The Louis Theroux PodcastYorgos Lanthimos discusses working with Emma Stone, suffering for his art, and directing a Bourne movie

Why He Passed On Franchises

28:59–32:02 · 183s

After Dogtooth’s success, Lanthimos briefly entertained directing a Bourne-style movie but walked away, saying studios want the 'new thing' without giving real control; he’s kept total creative freedom ever since.

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