‘Beef’ Director Lee Sung Jin and ‘Black Rabbit’ Director/Star Jason Bateman Talk Craft, Creating an Aesthetic and Using a Real-Life ER Visit as Inspiration

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Lee Sung Jin, creator and director of Netflix's 'Beef,' and Jason Bateman, who executive produced, directed, and starred in 'Black Rabbit,' discussed their craft with Variety in a Netflix-moderated conversation. The two filmmakers explored their directing techniques, visual aesthetics, and creative inspirations, including how Bateman drew from a real-life emergency room visit for 'Black Rabbit.' The wide-ranging discussion touched on their approaches to storytelling and the distinct stylistic choices that define each project.