Submitted by OctoberRust13 t3_zuo9vc in television
RLB4ever t1_j1qod7o wrote
Reply to comment by 3dpimp in why do series shows always have so many seemingly random people directing every episode? by OctoberRust13
Most shows are controlled by writers still, because on most shows the writers are the creators and showrunners. This is true of severance too. Dan Erickson is the showrunner, creator & writer. He’s been writing this story for years. Ben stiller is an EP, helped develop the series, and directed 7 of 10 episodes. But ultimately Erickson is creator and showrunner, imo it’s not 50/50. I also wouldn’t say it’s closer to 50/50 because stiller is the director, it’s because he helped develop the show as an EP.
3dpimp t1_j1qw207 wrote
However you want to look at it, I doubt the show would have gotten off the ground without Stiller, and his roll is director. I also believe he has enough power to have the showrunner/writer fired and to never work again
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