In this episode of The Clap Podcast, Will Frost is joined by special guest Aaliyah Walker to dive into the success stories of actors who’ve made the leap to directing. From Hollywood legends to indie powerhouses, we explore how their creative vision has led to some of the best films of recent years. We’ll be talking about the standout wins from directors like Jordan Peele, Clint Eastwood, Michael B. Jordan, and Greta Gerwig, and how their acting background shaped their success behind the camera. Tune in for a deep dive into Hollywood's most successful actor-to-director transformations!

0:00 Intro

08:03 Jordan Peele

15:53 Clint Eastwood

21:00 Greta Gerwig

28:16 Jon Favreau

34:33 Donald Glover

40:12 Kenneth Branaugh

42:04 Ben Stiller

42:44 Actors to Directors with the most potenti ...