Star Trek 4's director leaves for another multibillion-dollar franchise

Matt Shakman, who was set to direct the film for Paramount, has quit due to scheduling conflicts and his preference for Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four.

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The Emmy-nominated WandaVision actor, a former child actor most known for his work on the show, wasn't always the first choice for the superhero role.

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In April, Jon Watts, who played Spider-Man: No Way Home, left the film, saying he wanted a break from playing superheroes.

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While worked on episodes of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Succession, Game of Thrones, Fargo, Mad Men, Ugly Betty, and Fargo throughout the majority of his career, Shakman

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The Emmy-nominated WandaVision actor, a former child actor most known for his work on the show, wasn't always the first choice for the superhero role.

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Soon after WandaVision's success made him one of Hollywood's most sought-after directors, he agreed to start shooting the Star Trek movie in July 2021.

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