Rian Johnson Breaks Down a Scene from WAKE UP DEAD MAN

Rian Johnson seems to truly revel in discussing all of the elements of filmmaking. The writer/director is constantly crafting commentaries, videos, and more to discuss the process, his experience working in movies, and share fun tidbits with a cinephiliac audience eager to learn more. It’s vexing that in this age of streaming, there aren’t more commentary and Behind The Scenes options on streaming platforms (that’s a rant for another day), as Johnson would truly shine giving these small Film School 101 debriefs on all of his works.

The latest offering from the master is this Vanity Fair video where he breaks down a scene from his latest film, WAKE UP DEAD MAN. In the video, Johnson discusses the cast, set dressing, his writing process, Noah Segan’s mustache, and more. It’s a fascinating glimpse into his mind and his movies that’s also very entertaining.