How to Use directorial in a Sentence

directorial

adjective
  • Craig wrote all eight episodes, and will helm one, in his directorial debut.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
  • His directorial style is to lay out his plan for a scene and then listen to the actors for their ideas.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2021
  • Brolin even got to make his directorial debut on an episode of the series.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 3 July 2024
  • Who will take on this big little directorial task?
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Not in story shape, not in tone, not in directorial approach.
    — Michael Phillips, chicagotribune.com, 15 Mar. 2021
  • To film her directorial debut, Robin Wright got the hell out of dodge.
    — Andrea Mandell, Detroit Free Press, 12 Feb. 2021
  • Scott is also set to make his directorial debut on the series.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
  • What that did, though, was allow a distance from the show, from the directorial heart of it, but just close enough to see everything.
    — William Earl, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The tour also comes ahead of the release of his directorial debut Doe.
    — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
  • Fresh, bold and culturally sharp, with a confident directorial voice and a strong sense of tone and style.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 May 2026
  • Gomez is also set to make her directorial debut, helming the premiere episode of the new four-episode season.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The project will be the feature directorial debut of Karen Slade.
    — Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 17 May 2023
  • The film marks the feature directorial debut of Seo Jung-min.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Bonilla, who makes her feature directorial debut on the film, got a bit more serious.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
  • And, sources say, Abrams is actively looking for his next directorial project.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Ritchie is known for his eclectic directorial style, which is on full display in Young Sherlock.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 May 2026
  • Besides serving as the muse of the new scent, Watson will also make her directorial debut for a short film about the scent.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 18 Aug. 2022
  • No stranger to the world of Marvel, Andy Serkis takes on directorial duties.
    — Simon Thompson, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2021
  • The actress made her directorial debut for the episode Napkins in season three.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Harris’ directorial duties at Playhouse on Park have slowed down over the years.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
  • Hargitay's family has been right by her side as she's made her feature film directorial debut.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • At the title track’s video shoot, Michael gives directorial instructions in full ghoul makeup.
    — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Gus van Sant’s directorial sophomore effort is one of the best movies of the very good year that was 1989.
    — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2021
  • The film marks the feature directorial debut for Chong, who has mostly worked as an editor.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The country has rich narrative and directorial talent and its stories are unique and compelling.
    — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Kate Winslet will sneak her directorial debut in just before the year is over with Goodbye June.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2025
  • The American spoke at length about his directorial career during the almost two-hour talk.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 4 July 2026
  • Lin-Manuel Miranda has set his next directorial project.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The acting turn comes as Tarantino continues to postpone his own directorial swan song.
    — Spin Staff, SPIN, 23 June 2026
  • On the eve of her directorial debut, the star gets real about fame, aging, and speaking truth to Hollywood.
    — Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 10 Aug. 2021

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