When the crew of Secret Invasion was first revealed by The Hollywood Reporter nearly two years ago, the series was helmed by two directors, Thomas Bezucha and Ali Selim.
However, when the series got closer to release and Disney+ started releasing press releases, nothing ever mentioned Bezucha, which surely sparked our curiosity.
When asked what is something about Ali Selim that “stands out” by Collider‘s Perri Nemiroff, Sam Jackson revealed that one of the directors of the series (referring to Bezucha) quit the project before filming started.
Jackson broke out laughing after saying that he was concerned it was he who was responsible for Bezucha leaving the project.
“Interestingly enough, when I first started this, Ali was one of two directors. I met with him, and then I met with the other director, and the next day the other director quit [laughs].”
Samuel L. Jackson
Before Bezucha quit, both directors had a breakdown of episodes of three-three or four-two. After Bezucha quit, Selim directed all 6 episodes of the series.
“But I think it’s great that Ali stuck, and even greater that they allowed him to direct all the episodes.”
Samuel L. Jackson
Watch: Full ‘Secret Invasion’ Opening Minutes From Disney+ (HD)
You can watch the full interview below:
Ali Selim directs the series and executive-produces, along with fellow executive producers Kevin Feige, Jonathan Schwartz, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Brad Winderbaum, Samuel L. Jackson, Ali Selim, Kyle Bradstreet, and Brian Tucker.
Kyle Bradstreet is also the head writer. Jennifer L. Booth, Allana Williams, and Brant Englestein serve as co-executive producers.
Secret Invasion premieres on Disney+ on June 21. Read the first reactions here.
