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Jon Watts Calls for Originality in Hollywood Films

6/28/2025

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Filmmaker Jon Watts captivated audiences at the Mediterrane Film Festival in Malta with a storytelling masterclass. He opened up about stepping away from directing Fantastic Four, citing pandemic fatigue, yet remained enthusiastic about the project. Watts also reflected on his Star Wars experience, the triumph of Final Destination: Bloodlines, and the urgent call for more original films in Hollywood.

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Story summary

Filmmaker Jon Watts captivated audiences at the Mediterrane Film Festival in Malta with a storytelling masterclass. He opened up about stepping away from directing Fantastic Four, citing pandemic fatigue, yet remained enthusiastic about the project. Watts also reflected on his Star Wars experience, the triumph of Final Destination: Bloodlines, and the urgent call for more original films in Hollywood.