Damien Chazelle

[wilberfan]

And yet...

Paramount Pictures has signed a multiyear, first-look directing and producing deal with Damien Chazelle and producing partner Olivia Hamilton's Wild Chickens Productions, the studio announced Tuesday.

"Damien is one of the rare auteur filmmakers making an indelible mark on the theatrical landscape, and it's a testament to this studio's best-in-class production, marketing and distribution teams that he and his producing partner, Olivia, have decided to make Paramount Pictures their creative home," said Paramount Pictures president and CEO Brian Robbins in a statement.

"We are already full speed ahead on this collaboration with the upcoming release of Babylon, which really showcases just why we're in the Damien and Olivia business. Their brilliance and originality embody Paramount's long legacy of bold and fearless filmmaking, and we couldn't be more grateful that they've chosen us as partners in bringing daring, cinematic stories to audiences everywhere."

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/damien-chazelle-paramount-first-look-deal-1235281299/

And he has a Best Director Oscar.  For La La Land.