From Netflix's gateway to the Upside Down to the frontiers of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the upcoming The Fantastic Four, Joseph Quinn is determined to elevate his career with each passing day. As he continues to make his mark in Hollywood, he has a wishlist of directors he hopes to collaborate with in the future. High on that list is the acclaimed Disney director Tim Burton, known for movies like Corpse Bride and Planet of the Apes. 

Recently, Quinn openly shared his aspirations, emphasizing Burton’s special place among his preferred directors.

Joseph Quinn may have had his doubts about joining the star-studded cast of Stranger Things, but now, with his career firmly rooted in Hollywood, he has set those reservations aside when discussing his dream directors. In a recent interview with Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Quinn named Tim Burton as one of his top choices, especially inspired by Burton's movie Dumbo, which he saw a few years ago. “I’d love to work with Tim Burton. That would be amazing,” stated Quinn.

Quinn also highlighted Paul Thomas Anderson, known for There Will Be Blood and Boogie Nights, as another director he hopes to collaborate with. Additionally, he expressed a strong desire to work with Michael Mann, the director of Ferrari and The Last of the Mohicans. Quinn's wishlist reflects the high quality of entertainment he enjoys and underscores his ambition to succeed alongside renowned filmmakers.

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As the conversation progressed, Horowitz could not resist asking Quinn if he had set a goal to work with a specific director by a certain age.

During the conversation with Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast about the directors he hopes to work with, Joseph Quinn faced a question about whether he had set a goal to work with a specific director by a certain age as a measure of his success in the heart of Hollywood. Quinn quickly dispelled this notion, stating that such rigid aspirations would make him “pretty unhappy.”

Quinn acknowledged that he remains eager to seize opportunities and is prepared for a future where his goals may come to fruition. However, he also recognizes the unpredictable nature of reality and understands that life does not always follow a textbook definition of one's aspirations. While he knows how to dream, he also knows when to temper those dreams, keeping his doors open for any big opportunities.

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