James Gray Says ‘Ad Astra’ Was ‘Taken Away’ From Him: ‘It Would Have Been a Very Different Movie’
James Gray expressed that his original vision for the film 'Ad Astra' was altered significantly by 20th Century Fox. He stated that the final cut was not his own and would have been 12 minutes shorter if he had maintained creative control. Gray compared this experience to his latest film 'Paper Tiger,' which allowed him full artistic freedom due to its lower budget.
- ▪James Gray's 2019 film 'Ad Astra' was altered by 20th Century Fox, resulting in a version that he did not intend.
- ▪Gray mentioned that if he had the opportunity to create a director's cut, it would be 12 minutes shorter than the released version.
- ▪He found the process of making 'Paper Tiger' much easier due to its lower budget, which allowed him to maintain complete creative control.
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Home > Creative Content > Movies James Gray Says ‘Ad Astra’ Was ‘Taken Away’ From Him: ‘It Would Have Been a Very Different Movie’ The “Paper Tiger” director says his version of his 2019 sci-fi film starring Brad Pitt would have been “12 minutes shorter” Jeremy Fuster May 25, 2026 @ 2:50 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email "Ad Astra" (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures) James Gray’s 2019 sci-fi film “Ad Astra” did not make it to theaters in the form he intended, the filmmaker said, adding that the movie was “taken away” from him by 20th Century Fox.
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