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Phil Lord and Christopher Miller have journeyed from ambitious newcomers to one of Hollywood's most dynamic filmmaking duos. Known for hits like *The Lego Movie*, the *Jump Street* series, and the *Spider-Verse* franchise, they are now set to direct *Project Hail Mary*, featuring a top actor in a perilous cosmic mission.
Early in their careers, long before their widespread success, Lord and Miller faced a unique challenge from the Directors Guild of America (DGA). They sought credit as co-directors, a collaborative approach that the DGA, which typically favored a single director, viewed with skepticism. To gain approval for their joint credit, the pair had to present their case to an esteemed panel of their peers. Miller recalls the experience as akin to a "Senate hearing," with legendary figures like Steven Spielberg and Jon Favreau among those posing questions. The panel delved into practicalities, such as "What happens if one of you gets sick? What are you gonna do?", making for a memorable and "interesting" encounter for the aspiring co-directors.
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