James Wan is @esquire.australia 's September digital cover star. The Asian-Australian director has quietly charted a path from Hollywood outsider to one of the most successful filmmakers in history. Don’t believe us? Check the numbers. Only five horror franchises have earned more than a billion (USD) dollars at the box office, and Wan created two of them. He is also part of an elite group of directors with two films that have earned over a billion dollars at the worldwide box office – 'Furious 7' and 'Aquaman'.
On the 20th anniversary of his ground-breaking 'Saw' franchise, Esquire spoke with the legendary director, as well as a bevy of his high-profile collaborators, including Nicole Kidman.
“He is a cinephile,” Kidman told writer Richard Cooke. “He understands suspense and comedy and he is very aware of what’s going on in the world. James is a very, very kind and warm man and I was always drawn to that.”
Hit the link in bio for the full shoot and interview.
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I want to thank everyone at the @HollywoodReporter for featuring my career in their #RaisingOurVoices issue with countless creatives that I admire. I’m truly humbled by this recognition!
My achievements wouldn’t have been possible without my family and the incredible team and partners that I have around me. And most importantly, thank you to all who have watched and supported my films and allow me to pursue my childhood dreams on a daily basis.
It’s been an incredible ride that I look forward to continuing for many decades to come. #aapiheritagemonth http://bit.ly/thrtitanjw
Opening weekend and the global energy around #MortalKombatMovie has been unreal! 🥷🔥
Thank you to the fans, the cast, filmmakers and everyone who got in the ring with us on this one. ✊
#AtomicMonster #newline #wb #mortalkombat
The internet raised a new generation of horror filmmakers. Kane Parsons and Curry Barker are two of the most exciting, and we’re proud Atomic Monster and Blumhouse get to be part of the story.
Today on The A24 Podcast, step into the Backrooms with director Kane Parsons and legendary horror director and producer James Wan. Full video now on YouTube.
A little flashback from our press days to the premiere. Proud of this cast and everyone who brought #LeeCroninsTheMummy to life. Big thanks to everyone who’s been coming out to the theaters to support! 🦂
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