Guillermo del Toro's Backup Direction in William Friedkin's Final Film
Guillermo del Toro served as the "back-up director" for William Friedkin's final film, The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, in case something happened to Friedkin before shooting had wrapped. This contractual obligation, which is apparently common in show business, was kept a "state secret." Del Toro, a longtime friend of Friedkin, would come to set every day to watch him work and support the production. The film, starring Kiefer Sutherland, Jason Clarke, and Lance Reddick, will be released internationally on Paramount+ and Showtime.