When Indie directors move on to franchise films, who wins?
Chloe Zhao, a director celebrated for intimate indie films, is in charge of the franchise blockbuster Externals. Who wins in that situation: the franchise, the director or fans?
Chloe Zhao, a director celebrated for intimate indie films, is in charge of the franchise blockbuster Externals. Who wins in that situation: the franchise, the director or fans?

Source: When Indie directors move on to franchise films, who wins? (https://www.npr.org/2021/11/22/1057886195/when-indie-directors-move-on-to-franchise-films-who-wins)