Key facts
- Directors Lee Sung Jin and Jason Bateman discussed their directing techniques and stylistic choices.
- Lee Sung Jin is the creator, executive producer, and director of 'Beef'.
- Jason Bateman executive produced, directed, and starred in 'Black Rabbit'.
- A real-life emergency room visit served as an inspiration for one of the directors.
- The discussion was moderated by Variety in partnership with Netflix.
Lee Sung Jin, the creator, executive producer, and director of the series 'Beef,' and Jason Bateman, who executive produced, directed, and starred in 'Black Rabbit,' recently participated in a discussion about their craft. The conversation, moderated by Variety's Clayton Davis in partnership with Netflix, delved into their directing techniques and stylistic choices. Lee, who directed one episode in 'Beef' Season 1, and Bateman shared insights into their creative processes. Notably, a real-life emergency room visit was cited as a source of inspiration for one of the directors.