“I’m Not That Interested in Being Handcuffed By So Much Lore”: How James Mangold Wants To Make His ’Swamp Thing Movie Stand Out

James Mangold is currently riding high on the success of his latest feature A Complete Unknown, which stars Timothée Chalamet as iconic singer Bob Dylan. While the movie has emerged as a major award contender, Mangold already has his hands full with several other upcoming projects, including DC’s Swamp Thing and Disney’s Star Wars prequel. While details about either movie are scarce, the fan-favorite director is certainly sharing details on his process and the challenges he’s facing while writing the script.