The Film That Lit My Fuse is a Deadline video series that aims to provide an antidote to headlines about industry uncertainty by swinging the conversation back to the creative ambitions, formative influences and inspirations of some of today’s great screen artists.
Every installment asks the same five questions. Today’s subject is Dexter Fletcher, the actor-turned-director whose latest film Ghosted debuted today on Apple TV+. The film stars Ana de Armas and Chris Evans in a spy caper that mixes action and humor. Fletcher got into the business early as an actor, and he appeared in everything from Guy Ritchie’s Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels to Band of Brothers. He eventually transitioned behind the camera, with films that include Rocketman, Sherlock Holmes 3, Eddie the Eagle, and he also took over directing duties when Bryan Singer exited Bohemian Rhapsody. That film grossed north of $900 millions and won four Oscars. Singer remains the credited helmer. Here, Fletcher describes what went into that career switch, and the influences that sparked his career.
