According to Variety, Hugh Jackman and 20th Century Fox enlisted the aid of The Wolverine and Logan director James Mangold to help oversee reshoots and post-production on the newly-released musical The Greatest Showman.
The site reports that the studio became concerned that original director Michael Gracey – who was making his feature debut on the film – had become a little overwhelmed by the scope of the picture, and was struggling to call the shots on the $84 million-budgeted movie.
Nevertheless, Variety stresses that Gracey was not replaced on the film; instead, Mangold’s role was more advisory, and Gracey still directed all of the principal photography and reshoots, and was on set and in the editing bay at all times. Mangold’s input was still said to be extensive however, earning him an executive producer credit, and a seven-figure salary.
SEE ALSO: Read our reviews of The Greatest Showman here and here
“The Greatest Showman” is a bold and original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and the sense of wonder we feel when dreams come to life. Inspired by the ambition and imagination of P.T. Barnum, “The Greatest Showman” tells the story of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a mesmerizing spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.
The Greatest Showman is out now in the States and on December 26th in the UK and features a cast that includes Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, Michelle Williams, Paul Sparks, Diahann Carroll, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Natasha Liu Bordizzo.
Originally published December 24, 2017. Updated April 19, 2018.
