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Woody Harrelson is preparing to return to the director’s chair nearly a decade after his groundbreaking directorial debut. Speaking at the Sarajevo Film Festival, the accomplished actor expressed enthusiasm about helming another live-streamed feature film, marking a potential revival of the experimental format that defined his 2016 project “Lost in London.”
Harrelson reflected on his first directorial experience, describing it as exceptionally demanding. He recalled the production’s complexity, which involved 14 different shooting locations and hundreds of extras, noting the experience nearly overwhelmed him. However, he remains optimistic about attempting the format again, suggesting a more streamlined approach—potentially a one-hour production rather than a full-length feature—while leveraging lessons learned from his initial venture.
Beyond filmmaking, Harrelson is exploring stand-up comedy, a pursuit he acknowledges as uniquely challenging. He emphasized the demanding nature of the art form, which relies solely on a performer, microphone, and audience connection. While he has begun preparing material, he clarified that expectations for an imminent comedy special would be premature.
Looking ahead, Harrelson has several projects in development. He will reunite with Matthew McConaughey for Apple TV’s comedy series “Brothers,” and he is set to appear in Jason Bateman’s Netflix film “The Cackling of the Dodos,” which reunites him with “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” co-star Sam Rockwell.
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Originally reported by Variety →
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