Jeff Nichols Talks Making 'Midnight Special,' Casting, And Why Adam Driver Is The Most Important Actor Of Our Generation

If all goes well, 2016 should wind up as a very good year for Jeff Nichols. This past weekend saw the theatrical premiere of his first major studio film “Midnight Special” (our review), and he’s got a surefire awards contender in “Loving” set to be released in November. And with “Midnight Special” coming off a strong box office showing in limited release, hopefully that means it won’t get lost in the shuffle when “Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice” comes out this Friday.

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Starring Michael Shannon, Joel Edgerton and Kirsten Dunst, the film's story follows the parents of a gifted child who must protect him from government forces who see him as a weapon, as well as a cult that believes he's a messianic figure. Nichols' passion for the project was clear when he stopped by The Landmark in Los Angeles after a screening of “Midnight Special” this past Friday for a...