Director Michael Sarnoski has developed a distinct approach to storytelling that emphasizes restraint and character over scale. From Pig to A Quiet Place: Day One, his films focus on reserved moments and internal conflict rather than traditional spectacle. With his latest film, The Death of Robin Hood, he revisits a familiar story through a more grounded lens—portraying Robin Hood as an aging man reflecting on a life shaped by violence.

In this episode, Sarnoski joins Jacqueline Coley to discuss his interest in Robin Hood’s lesser-known final chapter, and how medieval history and early ballads informed his interpretation. He also talks about the path from his first feature, Pig, to A Quiet Place: Day One, and what he’s learned working with actors including Nicolas Cage, Lupita Nyong’o, Jodie Comer, and Hugh Jackman.

He also shares updates on his upcoming game to film adaptation of Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding, discusses how an early short film contributed to his move into directing, and reflects on the impact of Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man on his perspective as a filmmaker.

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