It’s hard to imagine that even a decade ago, most people would have ever anticipated Jordan Peele becoming an acclaimed filmmaker.
Just when one might think that the wave of accolades earned by Peele and Get Out might be soon to subside, The Wrap reports that CinemaCon – an annual industry gathering held in Las Vegas – has named Peele its Director of the Year.
This makes Peele the first black director to pass the $100 million mark at the box office with their debut feature.
However, post-Keanu, Peele’s journey took a seemingly odd detour, with the noted comedian stepping behind the camera to write and direct the racially-charged horror film Get Out.