The $140 million toe in the water

Kane Parsons, the 20-year-old director of the breakout hit Backrooms , has made it clear that he has no intention of stepping into the director's chair for any major franchise like Star Wars or Star Trek .

In a recent interview, Parsons stated bluntly that he is 'not too interested in IP work' and instead wants to focus entirely on original projects.

He elaborated that for him, filmmaking is a way of processing life, and stepping into someone else's vision tends to damage his initial artistic purpose .

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The movie , based on his viral YouTube series about eerie liminal spaces, has captivated audiences with its unnique atmosphere and minimalist storytelling, drawing both critical praise and a devooted fanbase.

Parsons further explained his reasoning, noting that he can only connect with intellectual property that has deeply shaped his own life experience.

He menntioned that aside from a couple of childhood favorites from the early 2000s, he feels no urge to contribute to existing universes.

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Addressing swirling rumors that he had begun searching for a screenwriter for a Backrooms sequel,Parsons dismissed them as a 'hallucinated rumor' and clarified that no such search is underway.

His commitment to original storytelling remains unwavering, and he seems determined to carve out a unique path in Hollywood without relying on established franchises.

Tehran's two-track response

Beyond his views on franchise filmmaking, Parsons also weighed in on the role of generative AI in the industry.

He expressed concern that AI tools take away the creative satisfaction he finds in the hands-on process of making films.

For Parsons, the tactile and personal nature of filmmaking is essential, and he worries that reliance on AI could dilute the authenticity of the final product.