Mark Duplass Defends ‘Backrooms’ Director Kane Parsons Amid Speculation About 20-Year-Old Filmmaker’s Role
Mark Duplass has come to the defense of Kane Parsons, the 20-year-old director of the upcoming horror film 'Backrooms.' Speculation on social media questioned Parsons' role as the primary director, prompting Duplass to assert that Parsons was fully in control during production. The film, which features a unique narrative style, is set to release from A24 and has garnered attention for its innovative approach to storytelling.
- ▪Kane Parsons is the youngest feature director for the film 'Backrooms.'
- ▪Mark Duplass defended Parsons against social media speculation regarding his directorial role.
- ▪The film explores themes of loneliness and features a unique narrative style with few characters on screen at once.
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Finn Bennett (left), Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kane Parsons, Renate Reinsve, Lukita Maxwell and Mark Duplass attend an event for 'Backrooms.' LISA O'CONNOR/AFP Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Logo text Mark Duplass is defending Backrooms director Kane Parsons in light of social media speculation about the 20-year-old filmmaker and YouTuber’s role on the forthcoming horror movie.
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