Donnie Darko Director Richard Kelly Reflects on 25 Years of His Cult Classic

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Richard Kelly, director of the cult film Donnie Darko, spoke to WIRED to mark the movie's 25th anniversary. Kelly discussed the challenges of filmmaking, describing it as a miracle that any film gets made at all. He also touched on the importance of staying true to one's artistic vision throughout the creative process. Additionally, Kelly revealed he has written a debut novel and reflected on a particular line of dialogue from Donnie Darko that he jokes will appear in his obituary.

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