Shawn Levy, director of &#039;Deadpool 3,&#039; praises Taylor Swift&#039;s directorial vision, comparing it to Steven Spielberg&#039;s creative prowess.

“makings of a hell of a director”- &#8216;Deadpool 3&#8217; Helmer Shawn Levy Compares Taylor Swift’s Directorial Vision to Steven Spielberg

Taylor Swift [https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/taylor-swift/] has a Midas
touch, turning every frame into a masterpiece. From her sensational Eras tour to
her impact on the US economy, she has proven her talent time and again. Now, as
she steps into the world of directing with Searchlight Pictures, it is bound to
be a grand venture. Swift is undeniably a rare artist and storyteller of her
generation, and her directorial debut will undoubtedly reflect her exceptional
talents.

This praise does not come from just anyone; it is straight from the horse’s
mouth – Deadpool 3 director Shawn Levy himself. He had a glowing commendation
for Swift’s creative instinct and it was none but Steven Spielberg.


SHAWN LEVY HAILS TAYLOR SWIFT: A SPIELBERG-LEVEL TALENT

Director Levy had nothing but high praise for Swift’s directorial debut,
comparing her to the iconic Steven Spielberg. He lauded her as “makings of a
hell of a director,” noting her profound artistic vision that extends to lyrics,
melodies, concerts, videos, and more, via Entertainment Weekly
[https://ew.com/movies/shawn-levy-likens-taylor-swift-directorial-vision-steven-spielberg/].
Levy drew parallels between Swift and Spielberg, emphasizing their shared
quality of trusting instinct, akin to Spielberg’s approach when discussing the
right shot on a movie set.

> Shawn Levy says Taylor Swift’s directorial vision reminds him of Steven
> Spielberg:
> 
> “I think she has the makings of a hell of a director…the depth of her vision
> for how she wants a creative piece to be…it’s profound. It’s profoundly vivid,
> and she has the strength of her… pic.twitter.com/lY7G6AHub5
> [https://t.co/lY7G6AHub5]
> 
> — Pop Crave (@PopCrave) October 13, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/PopCrave/status/1712749058308104214?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



While he did not elaborate on his experience working with Swift, he expressed
great admiration for her directorial potential. Fans can look forward to
witnessing Swift’s directorial talents in action, with her feature film debut
announced by Searchlight Pictures. In addition to her directorial journey, Levy
shared that he recently spent time with Swift at a football game, further
strengthening their bond. It seems that the ‘Lover’ singer’s foray into
filmmaking has earned her the respect and admiration of a renowned director.

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Furthermore, Levy had a role in Taylor Swift’s All Too Well: The Short Film,
contributing to her artistic endeavors even beyond their professional
connection.


THE SWIFT-LEVY CONNECTION

Levy recently opened up with People about his role in Swift’s All Too Well: The
Short Film. He played Swift’s father in the music video alongside Sadie Sink and
Dylan O’Brien. Levy, a father of four daughters who admire Swift, gained a “dad
cred for life” when he appeared in the video with them. His appearance also
marked one of the rare moments he has acted in 20 years. He described the
experience as fun and praised Swift as a creative genius and a positive role
model.

Taylor Swift Pauses Her Eras Tour to Grab Another Accolade at the Annual
Ceremony of iHeartRadio Music Awards
[data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==]Credits:
Imago

Levy’s career has often mirrored his daughters’ ages as he shared with People.
Furthermore, he shared how he chooses projects according to their age like his
upcoming series, All the Light We Cannot See. While Deadpool 3 is yet to resume
shooting, the director has been seen enjoying the Chiefs vs. Jets match with
Swift, where he witnessed the extent of her fan following calling her a “culture
magnet.”
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-days-after-attending-chiefs-vs-jets-with-taylor-swift-shawn-levy-called-the-singer-a-culture-magnet/]

ALSO READ: “I’d rather be shooting our movie”- Shawn Levy on Having to Watch
Chiefs vs Jets Alongside Taylor Swift and His ‘Deadpool’ Actor Amid Travis Kelce
Rumors
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<a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/taylor-swift/">Taylor Swift</a> has a Midas touch, turning every frame into a masterpiece. From her sensational Eras tour to her impact on the US economy, she has proven her talent time and again. Now, as she steps into the world of directing with Searchlight Pictures, it is bound to be a grand venture. Swift is undeniably a rare artist and storyteller of her generation, and her directorial debut will undoubtedly reflect her exceptional talents.
This praise does not come from just anyone; it is straight from the horse&#8217;s mouth – Deadpool 3 director Shawn Levy himself. He had a glowing commendation for Swift&#8217;s creative instinct and it was none but Steven Spielberg.
<h2>Shawn Levy hails Taylor Swift: A Spielberg-level talent</h2>
Director Levy had nothing but high praise for Swift&#8217;s directorial debut, comparing her to the iconic Steven Spielberg. He lauded her as &#8220;makings of a hell of a director,&#8221; noting her profound artistic vision that extends to lyrics, melodies, concerts, videos, and more, <a href="https://ew.com/movies/shawn-levy-likens-taylor-swift-directorial-vision-steven-spielberg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">via Entertainment Weekly</a>. Levy drew parallels between Swift and Spielberg, emphasizing their shared quality of trusting instinct, akin to Spielberg&#8217;s approach when discussing the right shot on a movie set.
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Shawn Levy says Taylor Swift’s directorial vision reminds him of Steven Spielberg:
“I think she has the makings of a hell of a director…the depth of her vision for how she wants a creative piece to be…it’s profound. It’s profoundly vivid, and she has the strength of her… <a href="https://t.co/lY7G6AHub5">pic.twitter.com/lY7G6AHub5</a>
&mdash; Pop Crave (@PopCrave) <a href="https://twitter.com/PopCrave/status/1712749058308104214?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2023</a></blockquote>
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While he did not elaborate on his experience working with Swift, he expressed great admiration for her directorial potential. Fans can look forward to witnessing Swift&#8217;s directorial talents in action, with her feature film debut announced by Searchlight Pictures. In addition to her directorial journey, Levy shared that he recently spent time with Swift at a football game, further strengthening their bond. It seems that the &#8216;Lover&#8217; singer&#8217;s foray into filmmaking has earned her the respect and admiration of a renowned director.
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Furthermore, Levy had a role in Taylor Swift&#8217;s All Too Well: The Short Film, contributing to her artistic endeavors even beyond their professional connection.
<h2>The Swift-Levy connection</h2>
Levy recently opened up with People about his role in Swift&#8217;s All Too Well: The Short Film. He played Swift&#8217;s father in the music video alongside Sadie Sink and Dylan O&#8217;Brien. Levy, a father of four daughters who admire Swift, gained a &#8220;dad cred for life&#8221; when he appeared in the video with them. His appearance also marked one of the rare moments he has acted in 20 years. He described the experience as fun and praised Swift as a creative genius and a positive role model.
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Levy&#8217;s career has often mirrored his daughters&#8217; ages as he shared with People. Furthermore, he shared how he chooses projects according to their age like his upcoming series, All the Light We Cannot See. While Deadpool 3 is yet to resume shooting, the director has been seen enjoying the Chiefs vs. Jets match with Swift, where he witnessed the extent of her fan following calling <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-days-after-attending-chiefs-vs-jets-with-taylor-swift-shawn-levy-called-the-singer-a-culture-magnet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">her a &#8220;culture magnet.&#8221;</a>
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