{
  "id": 15057754,
  "title": "‘Whalefall’ Director Brian Duffield Explains How ‘JFK’ and ‘Cloud Atlas’ Influenced His Stuck-Inside-a-Whale Thriller",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/whalefall-director-brian-duffield-explains-how-jfk-and-cloud-atlas",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-16T22:17:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/whalefall-director-brian-duffield-interview-jfk-cloud-atlas/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the unique thriller \"Whalefall,\" director Brian Duffield explores the harrowing experience of a young man trapped inside a giant whale. Austin Abrams stars as Jay, a man whose father's death prompts him to search for his remains inside the beast. As he ventures deeper, he encounters a giant squid and a bioluminescent jellyfish, with which he forms an unexpected bond. Duffield, who co-wrote the screenplay with Daniel Kraus, describes the film as claustrophobic, psychological, and emotionally charged. Shooting the movie was an arduous process, requiring a dedicated and enthusiastic crew. Duffield emphasized the importance of pushing himself and his cast to deliver a unique and challenging project. Despite the difficulties, the film received a favorable response from test screenings, even when dialogue issues initially plagued the viewing experience.",
  "summary": "The movie, starring Austin Abrams and Josh Brolin, is out now from 20th Century The post ‘Whalefall’ Director Brian Duffield Explains How ‘JFK’ and ‘Cloud Atlas’ Influenced His Stuck-Inside-a-Whale Thriller appeared first on TheWrap .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}