“It Could Have Ended There”: Tim Burton Almost Gave Up on Career

“It Could Have Ended There”: Tim Burton Almost Gave Up on Career



Tim Burton in doubt

American director Tim Burton promotes his new film Beetle juiceBeetle juicecontinuation of his 1988 cult film and the opening feature film of the 2024 Venice Film Festival, made surprising revelations in an important interview given to Variety. The director of Batman and of Big fish he explained that the last few years had been difficult for him, and that he had seriously considered the question of hiring his retirement.

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Since 2019 and the release of DumboTim Burton has been particularly noted for his absence from the big screen and has worked “only” on his own series Wednesday for Netflix, revelation to the general public of the young actress Jenna Ortega. Great success of the streaming platform, if this series remains a minor work considering the richness of her filmography, Wednesday It is however of great importance to Tim Burton. He stated:

Honestly, after “Dumbo,” I didn’t really know where I was. I thought it could have ended there, really. I could have retired. (…) I felt like there was a shift during the Covid era, where everything was in motion. So, instead of getting involved, I worked on my feelings and other personal things. Then “Wednesday” came. That allowed me to reconnect with creation.

It is worth noting this rather rare fact, that a renowned filmmaker, considered an author and director of critical as well as commercial successes, testifies to the importance of the experience in the world of streaming in the renewal of his creative force. So thank you Jenna Ortega and thank you Netflix for giving Tim Burton back his taste for cinema!

Source: Cine Serie

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