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Sam Esmail Answers All Your Questions About 'Leave the World Behind'

What's up with that ending? What did Barack Obama say? Why the deer? Did he cause the Tesla recall??

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'Leave the World Behind's Freaky Deer Have a Deeper Meaning

"I wanted this film to feel like a dream that slowly turns into a nightmare," said director Sam Esmail.

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Rian Johnson and Guillermo del Toro Helped Shape 'Leave the World Behind'

Director Sam Esmail reveals Johnson’s and del Toro’s contributions to the movie, how Julia Roberts got involved, his favorite needle drops, and more.

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Why 'Leave the World Behind' Ends Differently Than the Book

"I just knew that that was the perfect way to end the film, and I pitched it that way to the studios before we even sold it," said Sam Esmail.

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'Leave the World Behind' Had Nothing To Do With the Tesla Recall

The self-driving vehicles' recall was in no way related to the release of Esmail's latest Netflix movie according to director Sam Esmail.

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This 'Leave the World Behind' Scene Was Added at the Last Minute

"This is too important to the theme of the film to leave it on the cutting room floor."

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'Leave the World Behind' Shows the Comforting Power of Pop Culture

Sometimes, we need 'Friends' more than we need friends.

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'Mr. Robot' Had a Major Influence on How Sam Esmail Directed 'Leave the World Behind'

"I think that just gave us all these tools that we later then use on the film."

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‘Leave the World Behind’s Unanswered Questions Is How It Respects Its Audience

Director Sam Esmail and author Rumaan Alam discuss why preserving mystery makes for a stronger viewing experience.

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'Leave the World Behind': Release Date, Cast, Plot, and Everything We Know So Far

Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, and Myha'la Herrold face the apocalypse in this Netflix psychological thriller.

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'Leave the World Behind' Review: Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali Are Captivating in Sam Esmail’s Apocalypse Movie

Also starring Ethan Hawke and Myha'la, Esmail's film explores the end of the world in an insular, yet enthralling way.

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Sam Esmail's First Movie Breaks the Rom-Com Formula, and It Works

Esmail’s 2014 directorial debut used its nonlinear devices to break the rules of the romantic comedy genre.

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7 Surrealist TV Shows Like ‘Angelyne’ Filled With SoCal Nostalgia and Celebrity

Whether you're looking for 80s nostalgia, the bright lights of LA, or shameless self-promotion, these shows have got you covered!

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Angelyne: Release Date, Cast, Trailer, and Everything You Need to Know

This is Angelyne. The woman, the myth, the icon.

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Why 'Comet' Is One of the Decade's Most Underrated Sci-Fi Movies

'Comet' proved that there is romanticism within Sam Esmail's style.

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Sam Esmail and ‘Palm Springs’ Writer Andy Siara Teaming Up For Comedic Mystery Peacock Series ‘The Resort’

The minds behind 'Mr. Robot' and 'Palm Springs' are coming together for the new series.

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