Re: Stepsisters (Live-Action)
Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2026 9:08 am
^I had a similar thought.
I don't think that men should never write about female characters or anything, but I think three dudes heading a story about women, especially women who are supposed to be like reclaiming their narrative, feels a little discordant.
Craig Gillespie stands out as an example of a male director who knows how to write complex female lead characters--he did "Cruella," as well as "I, Tonya." He's also directing "Supergirl" this year, but that also has a female screenwriter.
I don't think that men should never write about female characters or anything, but I think three dudes heading a story about women, especially women who are supposed to be like reclaiming their narrative, feels a little discordant.
Craig Gillespie stands out as an example of a male director who knows how to write complex female lead characters--he did "Cruella," as well as "I, Tonya." He's also directing "Supergirl" this year, but that also has a female screenwriter.