If you listen back on some of Kevin Smith's podcasts, he talks about directing some WB shows like Supergirl. There is a lot that is taken from his hands to the show runners and EPs. They do a basic directing job, but the nitty gritty of directing a whole film isn't there. What you also realize, is these guest directors also bring some cache and fans of the director.
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If you listen back on some of Kevin Smith's podcasts, he talks about directing some WB shows like Supergirl. There is a lot that is taken from his hands to the show runners and EPs. They do a basic directing job, but the nitty gritty of directing a whole film isn't there. What you also realize, is these guest directors also bring some cache and fans of the director.