These days, Jason Bateman isn’t only the funny guy. In fact, he’s become quite well known for his more serious roles and work behind the scenes on projects like Ozark. Now, he’s adding to that library of dramatic and behind-the-scenes work with the new show on Netflix’s 2025 TV schedule, Black Rabbit. So, I asked one of the show’s other directors, Ben Semanoff, what it’s like working with the actor in front of and behind the camera, and he told me why it’s kind of like marriage counseling in the best way.
Ozark ended back in 2022. Bateman directed nine episodes of the beloved series, and now, he’s making his return to both directing and acting on television with Black Rabbit – which you can stream with a Netflix subscription. He directed the first two episodes and starred in all eight, meaning he collaborated with three other directors on the project. This included Ben Semanoff, who spoke to CinemaBlend about the show and his relationship with the actor, director and executive producer.
