Director Leigh Whannell discusses The Invisible Man

March 2, 2020

A DGA Q&A in Los Angeles

A classic sci-fi thriller takes on new sensibilities for modern times in Director Leigh Whannell’s horror-mystery, The Invisible Man.

Whannell’s film tells the story of Cecilia, a woman who suspects that the suicide death of her ex — a wealthy and brilliant, but abusive scientist — was a hoax. As a series of eerie coincidences turns lethal, threatening the lives of those she loves, Cecilia must convince others that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see.

Following the DGA membership screening in Los Angeles on March 1, Whannell sat down with Director David F. Sandberg (Shazam!) to discuss the making of The Invisible Man.

In addition to The Invisible Man, Whannell’s credits include the feature films Upgrade and Insidious: Chapter 3. He has been a DGA member since 2014.

You can listen to de Whannell's Q&A by clicking the podcast episode embedded below. You can find more DGA podcast episodes here.

Pictures

Event photos by Trixie Textor — Print courtesy of Universal Pictures.

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Director Leigh Whannell speaks about the making of his new horror-mystery, The Invisible Man, following the DGA membership screening in Los Angeles.

Elisabeth Moss as Cecilia in Director Leigh Whannell’s The Invisible Man.

Director Leigh Whannell (right) speaks about the making of The Invisible Man with Director David F. Sandberg (moderator) following the DGA membership screening in Los Angeles.

Aldis Hodge as James Lanier, Elisabeth Moss as Cecilia and Storm Reid as Sydney Lanier in Director Leigh Whannell’s The Invisible Man.

Director David F. Sandberg (moderator) asks Director Leigh Whannell a question about the making of The Invisible Man.

Elisabeth Moss as Cecilia in Director Leigh Whannell’s The Invisible Man.

Directors Leigh Whannell and David F. Sandberg (moderator) pose for a photo following the Los Angeles DGA membership screening of Whannell’s new horror-mystery, The Invisible Man.

An image from Director Leigh Whannell’s The Invisible Man.

Director Leigh Whannell chats with members of the audience following the Los Angeles DGA membership screening of his new horror-mystery, The Invisible Man.

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