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And in another alternate universe, its also a … tragicomedy?
Allow us to allow the director himself to explain.
There was a version ofSpencer thats more funny, the director explained.
If we pushed it it could have turned absurd and close to being a satire.
It couldve been great to see, but jokes could also have been a distraction.
He continued, Were working with a tragic character whos going through trauma.
I wanted to avoid [comedy] and stay in her perspective.
(TheDiana the Musicalthat the people deserve!)
Its the best example of how empathy can be challenged, he says.
Do we love her?
For reasons that are hard to explain.
The indescribable is beautiful and motivates me to do my job.
