Justin Simien, the director of the 2023 film adaptation of the iconic Disney Ride, Haunted Mansion, has shared his take on why the film was heavily affected by the decision to release it during a rocky moment in Hollywood. It was released on July 15, 2023, a couple of days after the SAG-AFTRA strike officially began. Of course, the premiere featured no one from the movie, as no performers were allowed to promote their films in any way. Simien has now shared his take on the release strategy: “I have some mixed feelings about it, to be honest.”
Justin Simien, director of 2023’s Haunted Mansion, shares his opinion on how the strike affected the release of the film and its performance. Read More