Hollywood’s Secret Director Behind DC, Marvel, & New Horror TV Series
Mortal Kombat, Marvel, Arrowverse, Netflix, & Peacock… The Director Who’s Work You Definitely Know But Didn’t Realize It Was Him – Kevin Tancharoen – Greg Alba sits down with director Kevin to discuss his incredible journey through Hollywood, from directing superhero hits like The Flash and Arrow to diving into horror with his upcoming Peacock series Teacup, produced by the one and only James Wan. Kevin shares insights on bringing horror elements into superhero stories, working with Britney Spears, the thrill of working with iconic characters, and the challenges of building stories that resonate with fans. The conversation touches on a wide range of movies and shows that have inspired Kevin throughout his career. He talks about The Brothers Sun on Netflix, his work on iconic superhero series like The Flash and Arrow, and Teacup, the chilling new horror series on Peacock produced by James Wan. We delve into the excitement surrounding The Batman Spin-Off with the potential introduction of Clayface, and explore Kevin’s contributions to shows like Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Mortal Kombat Legacy, Supergirl, and Iron Fist. Kevin reminisces about action-packed series like Prison Break and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, as well as the darker tones of Inhumans, Titans, and Warrior. Other projects include The Book of Boba Fett and horror classics that influenced him, such as Child’s Play, The Exorcist, and American Werewolf in London. He shares early career influences from The Heroic Trio, Terminator 2, and From Dusk Till Dawn, along with horror staples like The Crow, Scream, Species, and Blair Witch Project. Additionally, Kevin reflects on movies he’d love to reboot like Aliens and Event Horizon, discusses the impact of Resident Evil, and gives nostalgic nods to shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Batman the Animated Series, and Ninja Turtles (1990), which he grew up with and still holds dear.
Whether you’re a fan of superhero action, chilling horror, or just love a good behind-the-scenes look at the industry, this episode is packed with revelations, industry insights, and fun stories!
0:00 – Thank you!
0:35 – Why Kevin Tancharoen
1:51 – How We Know Each Other
3:40 – Mortal Kombat Legacy and More (Kevin’s Filmography)
5:10 – Directing The Flash & Arrow (Crisis On Infinite Earths)
9:22 – Buffy The Vampire Slayer
10:58 – Horror Inspirations & Childhood Fears
12:23 – Teacup Horror Series (Peacock)
14:30 – The Exorcist & From Dusk Till Dawn
16:34 – Species Sci Fi Horror Film
18:40 – Why Ninja Turtles Is So Influential
21:20 – Spawn & Beyawnd
23:25 – Working With Brritney Spears & Lessons Learned
30:17 – Learning From First Movie Failure
34:26 – Michelle Yeoh
37:10 – Bad A** Female Characters
39:50 – Martial Club!
41:26 – Greg’s Major F*** Up When Shadowing Kevin On Set
42:07 – Most Importamt Character Of Directimg
48:50 – Ming Na Wen (Agents Of Shield To Book Of Boba Fett)
50:02 – Street Fighter The Movie
52:00 – Favorite Anime
54:10 – The Batman Spin-Off: Clayface
56:13 – Movie Theater Experience
58:21 – Terminator 2 Reaction
1:02:30 – Chucky Franchise
1:04:07 – Paranormal Activity Reaction
1:07:34 – Alien Franchise
1:08:42 – Influence of James Wan in Teacup
1:10:14 – Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Directing The Final Episode)
1:16:13 – What The Heck Is TEACUP?!
1:19:47 – Underrated Horror Movie Of 2024?
1:20:20 – Longlegs
1:21:25 – Strange Darling
1:22:00 – Best Dance Movie
1:23:20 – Event Horizon Reboot?
1:23:42 – Resident Evil Reboot (Properly Done!)
1:24:38 – Continuation Of Horror Speed Round
1:26:14 – Working With AOS Showrunner Maurissa Tancharoen (His Sister)
1:28:40 – Wrapping It Up!
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