While you might not knowMatt Shakman’sname, you’ve definitely seen his work. He’s been directing episodes of numerous TV shows over the last few years likeGame of Thrones,It’s Always Sunnyin Philadelphia, andThe Good Wife, he was actually a child actor appearing in series likeDifferent Strokes,Just the Ten of Us, and many other 80s hits.
After paying his dues for many years behind the camera, Marvel brought him on to helm every episode ofWandaVision. Based on his work after seeing the first three episodes, I’m confident he was the right person for the job and I can’t wait to see the rest of the series.
Shortly after seeing the episodes I got to speak with Shakman. He talked about the way he worked with Marvel, how the extended COVID shutdown impacted the series, if they’re done with all nine episodes, how the full series is six hours, if they had a lot of deleted scenes, how there is a lot to discover as you go along, if they’ve talked about doing a second season ofWandaVision, the in-episode commercials, and more. In addition, while he’d been linked to directing theCambridge Analyticamovie at AGBO, he explains why he is no longer attached.
As most of you knowfrom the trailers,WandaVisiontakes place after the events ofAvengers: Endgame, focusing on Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch (Olson) and Vision (Paul Bettany). I was able to see the first three episodes and they all take place in an alternate version of a classic sitcom. The first episode starts in the 1950’s and each one pulls back the curtain on what’s really going on bit by bit. You’ve definitely never seen anything likeWandaVisionand I cannot wait to see where it’s all going. The series also starsKathryn Hahn,Kat Dennings,Teyonah Parris, andRandall Park. For more onWandaVisionhere’sthe latest footageand details on theshow’s various theme songs.
Check out what Matt Shakman had to say below and further down is exactly what we talked about.WandaVisionis now streaming on Disney+. For more on the series, you canread Liz Miller’s glowing review.
