Director Hannah Marks Is Nervous To Meet You

In which John chats with Turtles All the Way Down movie director Hannah Marks about dogs, thought spirals, car colors, and more. It is very hard to get 15 minutes of a director's time on a movie set, so HUGE THANKS to Hannah for doing this. Follow her on Instagram: hannahgmark...
p.s. yes, there is an extended cut: • the long version
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[@vlogbrothers]

Hannah just wants to meet Hank. And the rest of you. Follow Hannah on instagram: instagram.com/hannahgmarks/?hl=en p.s. yes there is an extended cut: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmGsqXiGpZd2iZo

[@tomrogue13]

I think Hannah should be a guest on DH&J just so she can meet Hank

[@luciajaime2439]

The extended cut, also known as the director's cut. Hannah is great! Can't wait to watch the movie :)

[@MazaB]

@@tomrogue13 such a great idea!

[@krellend20]

I also just want to meet Hank. But who the f is Hank?

[@verdisian]

You NEED to get Hank there Friday.

[@ella4571]

“in general, our people are nice.” - john green thanks, john. hannah is lovely.

[@anniekate76]

We do try to be nice!

[@OyvindBjorgo]

To be fair, there are always going to be some bad people in any crowd. Nerdfighters do tend to attempt to combat world suck, though.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

he's not wrong. our people truly are nice.

[@sjoerdvanbavel6043]

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[@gedog77]

We're John's people! I feel special.

[@issymcinnes8226]

The "will I actually??!" is adorable 😂 Nerdfighteria loves you already Hannah!

[@SylviaRustyFae]

the follow up "I dont know how any of this works" is somethin i think every nerdfighter has thowt to some extent when they first got here

[@amarallis420]

Agreed, she's very adorable and that last little but literally made me "aww" Would it be weird to ask to have her back at some point? She's very endearing.

[@CircleThinker]

I hope she gets to meet Hank someday

[@issymcinnes8226]

@@CircleThinker Would love to see a sequel video one day for sure

[@MasterJediJason]

@@SylviaRustyFae my first video was Hank's harry potter one..I had no idea there was such a wonderful community and here I am all these years later. I have never missed a video or a podcast. I genially feel emotions toward the brothers Green.

[@StraveTube]

The feeling of a bit being so bad that it can't possibly be the whole bit is actually an indicator that it's the best possible bit.

[@analazovic441]

but what is it ????????

[@DaellusKnights]

That's actually the very definition of a good bit. 👍

[@freyamortonn]

@@analazovic441 the bit is he asks them their favourite beatle and then they're favourite colour and then he goes well mine are John and Green

[@Antinomiste]

@@freyamortonn That can't possibly be the whole bit

[@silverandexact]

I will never get tired of this and the "sneezing is never normal" bit.

[@Ani]

Hannah seems so lovely!! :D Best of luck to all of the lovely people working on the turtles movie, I'm sure it'll come out great :)

[@AidanKedzierski]

For Hannah: Your portrayal of Amanda in Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency is the best depiction of chronic pain with flare-ups that I've ever seen. I live with fibromyalgia, which is like, less painful pararibulitus without the halucinations and with fatigue. But that scene in the grocery where you showed Amanda being scared to go but excited as through most of the trip she didn't flare up made me feel so seen. No character in anything I've seen has ever had fibro and your portrayal of Amanda is the closest I've ever gotten to seeing that part of myself on screen so thank you Hannah so much for that.

[@PhoebeHB]

Omg I knew I recognised her from somewhere! She was so great in that show.

[@nataliemccarthy9140]

HOLY SHIT SHES AMANDA!! I LOVED THAT SHOW AND I LOVE AMANDAS PERSERVERENCE IN THE FACE OF PAIN. I know amanda is just a character and not Hannah but this makes me feel like this movie is in capable hands

[@knitterknerd]

I will grieve the cancellation of that show forever. It looked like season 3 was going to be all about Amanda, too! That show dealt so well with things like chronic pain, fear, and self-doubt. They even showed a female character in her underwear without even the tiniest hint of sexualizing her. The showrunner was a jerk, but the show did everything right. The world is still a better place for having that show in it, but I sure wish we could have had more of it.

[@grose6904]

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[@silverXnoise]

M.S. patient here. x1000

[@mattl.9149]

It's Hannah's vlogbrothers debut and she's already given us one of the greatest lines ever to end a video. Absolute legend.

[@sarahprunierlaw9147]

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[@MikeSugarbaker]

Still a few glitches to work out...

[@nintando]

nerdfighteria is excited to meet director hannah marks! and we get an extended cut? what a treat!

[@azaholmes4930]

John : In general our people are nice Me : * proud nerd noises *

[@yarnyness5431]

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[@twojuiceman]

I know, I want to put "vlogbrothers commenter" like on my resume or something

[@untappedinkwell]

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[@Kira-mj8ug]

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[@tigerkill420]

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[@shanleee]

I totally trust Hannah - she seems like she really understands this story and the audience’s relationship to it. I can’t wait for the movie!!

[@flowerheit4512]

Hannah seems like such a kind insightful person! I can't wait to see her interpretation of TATWD

[@Naiyelli]

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[@maryem9225]

It’s lovely to see such a young female director; it gives me hope

[@johnstonjenny]

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[@seventeensixty-nine6092]

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[@CassidyNP]

If this 4 minutes is a representation of even SOME of the wholesomeness of the filming experience I am even more excited to see the final product. Also this video really reminded me about how rare the genuine kindness of the Nerdfighter comment section could be and I love it 🧡

[@dermotlouchart191]

“Will I actually?” Is so pure! I can’t wait for the movie to come out, everyone involved seems super cool!

[@DakotaJamesCox]

I put zero thought into the importance of a director in a movie before this video but I’m already convinced Hannah is the perfect human for the job.

[@herranton]

It's a weird thing when you start noticing directors. I was about 16-17 and at the time I was big into Luc Besson. I still love a lot of his movies. But the one that I love now is Taika Waititi. A friend of a friend told me to watch _What we do in the Shadows_ and I was hooked. Then _Hunt for the wilderpeople_ came out and that was like the funnies shit ever. It was absolutely no surprise when he got the nod for Thor 3. If you like a movie, you should always check out other movies by the same director. Generally, you will like them too. It's not always true, but mostly.

[@grnkr]

@@herranton And have you watched Reservation Dogs from Watiti??? Amazing!

[@Izzy-Maurer]

The way she looks at him when he asks what her favourite colour is 😂. Can't wait to see her concept of how to visualise thought spirals, it sounds like it really helped get her the job!

[@mkgf8574]

oh my gosh Hannah, I LOVED her as Amanda in Dirk Gently! another brilliant show sadly cancelled. its amazing that she's directing, can't wait to see the film! ^^

[@radagastwiz]

THAT'S where I know her from! Very cool.

[@Tarotiste]

OMG Thank you. It was driving me crazy. That's where I've seen her before... Yes she was so much fun in that!!

[@rmdodsonbills]

@@radagastwiz She seemed kind of familiar to me even in Dirk Gently, and indeed, IMDB confirms she also had parts on Castle and Weeds, which I've also seen.

[@moontiger6393]

Everything is connected!

[@thefaboo]

"as Amanda in Dirk Gently" 😯 "another brilliant show" 😃 "sadly cancelled" ☹ You have no idea the rollercoaster I just went on

[@seanmiller6747]

This was great, Hannah was great, it’s wonderful to see someone who cares about the source material directing the movie.

[@paperspock]

I really like how John asked "Do you have a favorite color?" rather than "What is your favorite color?" because I used to not have one and the question would kind of stress me out a little. Eventually because I like orange-flavored things, I started saying my favorite color was orange. But at this point in my life I've said it for so long that I think I kind of do like the color orange.

[@Kyermemehtar]

Ha! That's brilliant 🙂 I've always really liked the word 'purple', but when you have a 4-year-old you need a favorite color. After 7 years of getting precious purple pictures, I'm properly partial to purple. "Do you have..." is certainly the superior question 👍

[@trbz_8745]

I used to say yellow because it's associated with happiness, but then I realized I didn't have a favorite color, but then I realized I DID have a favorite color but it's weirdly specific because it's cyan even though "normal" blue I don't like that much and if you're a straight man and you give someone a very specific favorite color they look at you funny.

[@thomasbuckley6999]

For anyone wondering what you might recognize Hannah from, she played Amanda on Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency. If you haven't seen it, go watch it! There's nothing else quite like it.

[@TSDTalks22]

THATS WHERE IVE SEEN HER

[@fabregas10kleine]

Thanks for this, she looked so familiar and I couldn't place it!

[@RachaePotter]

"There's nothing else quite like it" is the best way to describe Dirk Gently, it's so unique and quirky and I really wish it got more seasons

[@naahhhhHHHHHHHHHH]

A very select few of us will only recognise her from the the runaways hehe

[@noahfreeman8115]

She seems so wholesome, I trust her

[@rocketRobScott]

This channel helped me get through a divorce (5 years back), and it was probably a closer call than I’d like to admit. I almost decided not to make it. On the other side now, I’m very grateful to still be in this world, as doomed as it may seem. Love you guys

[@carmenv4292]

Glad you are still here friend 🌻

[@emotional_support_squid]

Lots of love for you from this community! We’re all in this together, even when it may not seem like it ❤

[@mariacargille1396]

Love to you, too! I'm so glad you chose instead to make it. The world sucks a little less because you're here.

[@untappedinkwell]

Thank you for still being here with us.

[@wanderingoff13]

Glad you're here, Rob

[@cmm6p]

Came for the Beatles joke, stayed for the director bringing to life the creative choice in the book.

[@untappedinkwell]

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[@Naiyelli]

Hank now needs to make plans to meet Hannah on Friday. What a pure soul! That was adorable! And she seems so insightful. I love the way she was talking about story and the elements in it! This video got me really excited to see her interpretation of TATWD. Nice to meet you, Hannah!

[@SylviaRustyFae]

At the very least he needs to assure they meet on **a** Friday, even if not possible for this Friday.

[@emmynoether9540]

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[@smurfrise]

conversely, she could just watch Hank's Friday video like the rest of us and *actually* see Hank on Friday 😆 It's not that hard! I was surprised John said "no." It was more funny how he did it though. DFTBA! 😁

[@Lacillyn]

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[@trashbaby9000]

He better say hi back in his video 😆

[@seashelleyd]

The combo of orange and teal always makes me think of PodCon. Hello, and welcome to nerdfighteria, Hannah! 🧡

[@EngEduMS]

Reading the book, the thought spirals made me think it would be unfilmable. It's great to know that Hannah came into the project exactly because of the way she would present them.

[@user-sw7ru6tk6e]

Thanks for the video! Edit after watching the video: Hannah seems like the sweetest person I'm so glad she's the one directing turtles!!

[@MaddieFish16]

P4A idea: I would love to see a video with Julie where you both talk through your collaborative process as writer and editor since Julie is such a key part of the publishing process and knows you well. I am interested to see how she takes a piece of unedited writing and you work together to refine an idea from TATWD or another one of your books.

[@jessw1168]

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[@incroyablejoelle]

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[@Weisz]

Honored to be one of your “nice people” - psyched to see the movie! She seems like a perfect fit

[@calmcapybara6391]

I loved Hannah in Dirk Gently. Her character meant a lot to me as a disabled person. It still blows my mind that she's the one directing this movie. Can't wait to see it!

[@dragonharris5465]

Color symbolism is so cool!! I’m very excited for this movie. Hannah seems wonderful!

[@spencereades]

The last time I saw orange symbolism feature so prominently in a movie was The Godfather... oh... oh no...

[@AstroStrongBox]

A lot post 90’s films have blue / orange color grading. They are on opposite sides of the color wheel and thus complement colors that look on a wide range of skin colors.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

@@spencereades It's official John Green is going to portray Don Vito Corleone.

[@sharpieRulestheWorld]

The little “I don’t know how this works!” at the end is so cute 🤭

[@taylorharp5607]

The people working on this movie all seem so nice and fun. I can't wait to see the product of everyone's hard work!! (Plus, the "will I actually?" about seeing Hank on Friday was so sweet and funny :) )

[@amy8144]

hahahahhaaha Hannah's "WILL I ACTUALLY (see hank on friday)" was maybe the best moment of this channel

[@justyourlocalrat_]

Honestly, I've always been skeptical of movie adaptations of books so I wasn't gonna watch the movie, but this video did it for me. It's just so nice to hear about the process behind this and all the thoughts that go into it. Plus Hannah is so lovely and not at all what I expected a director to be (I was pleasantly surprised). Can't wait to watch the movie when it comes out!

[@mariacargille1396]

Similar feeling here! I was on the fence about the whole thing, but Hannah seems like the perfect person to real-ize the world and feel of the book. I'm really excited now. :)

[@Nebafyer_DandD]

I was already excited for this movie, in that way you are excited to see something you know will make you cry, but man, after this that excitement grew several sizes. Seeing how passionate about the story Hannah is makes me intensely hopeful.

[@JordanRebecca]

So nice to meet you Hannah! You are such an inspiration! I am so excited to see the movie!

[@joshuasims5421]

I think it’s so valuable that Hannah is bringing such a well thought-out interpretation of mental health to this movie, it makes me excited to see it.

[@lukenassief]

We’re very excited you’re directing Turtles, Hannah!! Can’t wait to see the movie!

[@theheartsystem6206]

So cute, "Will I actually? I don't know how this works!"

[@wireframeofficial57]

Hey Hannah and John, I have OCD and I think I'll get a lot of closure from seeing a thought spiral on screen. I just wish i could hug Aza and tell her that everything is okay.

[@paris4503]

don’t be scared about the comments, you’re lovely and we’re nice

[@raithos]

Really excited to see Hannah's vision for the film. Way more interested in the movie now

[@skilet1]

Hannah we can tell you're gonna fit in great around here! You can see Hank on Friday if you come back to watch his video Friday! :)

[@AliJDB]

So great to hear Hannah talk about her vision for the movie and how she came on board as a (relatively) new and young director. Cannot wait to see the magic you have all created!

[@skylerwitherspoon]

No offense but I'm going straight to the extended cut! Excited to watch it

[@ParisGappmayr]

Hannah was amazing as Amanda in Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (which you should absolutely watch if you haven't seen it!). So excited to see her direct TATWD!

[@OnceUponaPoet]

Coming back a year later after watching Turtles All the Way Down, three times. Amazing job Hannah!!! I absolutely love the movie!!!!!

[@felixbechtoldt]

What a lovely energy. And the ending was so precious... 3:55 "will I actually" 😍

[@Martcapt]

Can't wait to see the movie. I'll even stay out of the high seas for the whole cinema experience!

[@emilycarr2913]

When the Beatles was mentioned I immediately thought of John’s questions 😆

[@vlogbrothers]

I don't need much of an opening... :) -John

[@barakfriedman1262]

The thing I like most about watching these little bits of smile-flavored reality is that they make it so EASY to be nice.

[@maryjewell461]

Top to bottom, this was an incredible comment +++

[@MsMrExe]

Oh my god YES, thank you so much! This video and Hannah's thoughts just reassured me so much that this film will be amazing and go in with the best possible vision. I remember reading TATWD filled with so much emotion while connecting to Aza's struggle, and I could not stop thinking of the possibility of an adaptation and how thought spirals could be symbolised and captured on screen to *look* as the character would *feel* and I found it to be such an exceptional film to make. But I also dreaded an adaptation because I didn't know if the team involved would go for the same thing. I'm now so relieved to see everyone is so aware of Aza's brain being integral to the entire tale, and that the focus really is on exploring that in creative ways that make the experience come to life. Thank you so much, Hannah and John and everyone involved, for taking on this daunting task with so much considerate understanding of what is being explored and doing so much to make sure it's uniquely and faithfully represented. It gives me peace.

[@yzacque]

hannah seems so sweet! the way she seems to be handling the book and all her love for the story really shines through. 10x more excited for the film now!!!

[@Samousis]

Hannah seems the kind of person I would enjoy to talk over a coffee in the afternoon and watch her smile more!

[@aastha7350]

Aww she seems like absolute sweetheart to hang out with!!! Can’t wait to see how the movie turns out !! :D

[@Carebearritual]

she sounds awesome. she reminds me a lot of a childhood friend of mine. I’m so excited to see her work, i think it’s going to help more people than she realizes.

[@jobriq5]

I love videos with extended cuts because I get to watch this again in 4 minutes

[@spacey-sam]

Hannah seems so wonderful!! She’s such a delight!!

[@HelenRosemarySmith]

"Will I actually??" Aww! I hope Hannah can meet hank for real soon. So excited for Hannah that she's working on a movie of a book she loves and for John to see it take shape!

[@Daliachan]

"i don't know how this works" That was the cutest thing

[@ZaydaFleming]

I was already excited for this movie, now after hearing Hannah talk about it I am Even More Excited.

[@Deamonfly]

Oh my goodness she is so perfect for directing this movie. Like I'm always happy to see the actors and actors CAN make a movie good, but often it's the director that brings it together. I was so excited to see this movie, but meeting Hannah makes me even more excited! Hannah, your philosophy and understanding of the content shines through in this as well as your kindness.

[@arlo.nio07]

Can’t wait for this movie!!

[@jamiericcardo6698]

Dirk Gently was a quality show irrespective of the show runners misgivings. Love your work Hannah!

[@nicolefess7227]

Directing is such a cool part of movie making and I love the new and exciting perspectives Hannah brings to films!!! Thanks Hannah!

[@mydigitallog2652]

This was lovely! excited to see the movie! Hannah is fantastic and I hope she gets to meet Hank soon.

[@erinmariecece]

Every interview you post makes me SO EXCITED to see the final film. These people are incredible.

[@RainaRamsay]

If she knows what a thought spiral looks like, then she's probably the right director. Excited to see how it turns out!

[@laurenhenson7258]

So glad to be part of this kind community and kind comment section! Can't wait to see this movie!

[@alyssalukianiuk9827]

I loved this video. Thanks for being willing to make it, Hannah!

[@lorenabpv]

nice to meet hannah

[@spenserwalker4361]

Hannah seems great and I can’t wait to see what she does with the film! The book is one of my favorites of yours and seeing her genuine love for the book gives me some comfort she’ll knock it out if the park.

[@lightsquared]

I'm literally in tears watching this video and seeing how much this film means to the director. It means so much to see a director who cares so much about the film they are making. Nerdfighteria loves you already Hannah! also hoping she gets to meet Hank soon!

[@thecaffeinatedplan]

Oh my god, I love her energy so much! She is so lovely. I can't wait to see what amazing choices she is making for Turtles All the Way Down and also that director's cut!

[@Oba936]

I really love how we get to meet such lovely people!

[@johnstonjenny]

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[@mariacargille1396]

Seeing Hannah actively improved my day (she's so sweet and relatable!) and I am beyond excited for this movie now. :D

[@karthikb278]

Love the director’s personal and vibe. Really looking forward to the movie.

[@MaddieFish16]

This has me really excited for the movie. I cannot wait to see Hannah's care and creativity in adapting the novel to film! Thanks for the introduction, John!

[@Amanda-ut8pe]

So nice to meet Hannah! This really was a lovely introduction and I can't wait for the chuckles from the extended cut!

[@tjnova972]

It’s wonderful to see that this film is in such good hands! Hannah seems so sweet and I love how deeply she connects with the book! I can’t wait for the movie!

[@zebracorn9184]

I’m nervous about the movie but upon meeting the cast and crew I do have faith in it

[@sorbet_salamanderd2014]

I'VE LOVED HANNAH MARKS SINCE DIRK GENTLY AS AMANDA I AM SO PROUD SHE'S IN THE DIRECTOR'S CHAIR 🥺💕 so proud!

[@sarcoidosis33]

I've been apart of the community since 2007. I watch the new videos every few weeks and just get hit with so much wholesome nostalgia for new memories.

[@RalfLichtenberg]

Hannah seems like an awesome person. I'd love to write music for that movie and have a creative exchange with that team

[@lucasmaas]

what a wonderful person! we must protect her

[@saveme2278]

i'm glad Hannah took some time to do this video!! i LOVE dirk's holistic detective agency, i'm so excited to learn Hannah is the director!!

[@emilycaballero6052]

so excited to watch it!! I am very interested in how y'all are going to portray the thought spirals.

[@acdory]

I'm so excited to see the awesome things all of you created through this film!

[@joshridderhoff2050]

The Wrath of Comments… an oft-underrated Star Trek movie.

[@MaxWelton]

I really appreciate John going out of his way to avoid fucking color palette spoilers

[@spidermanandsnape]

Hannah I am delighted to virtually meet you, and you are the sweetest! I loved this interview of all the "move people" interviews John has done, I think you're my favorite (that is to say nothing bad about all the others which I loved too. You're just too sweet!)

[@FlorianFahrenberger]

It is so amazing to see how much thought and work goes into directing a movie, when things like the orange/teal color scheme in the end really only translate to a feeling I have during the movie, and I just don't pick up on it consciously anymore. Major props to the massive amount of brain power behind making us love those movies. Also: Yes, Hannah is lovely, no idea why she was nervous.

[@Aemirys]

Hannah is the sweetest! Thanks for introducing her to us John!

[@BarefootVlogs]

What a delight!! I enjoyed every second of this *and* the extended cut. Can't wait to see what a thought spiral looks like, can't wait to see what John Green doing squats looks like 😄

[@Armyzguru]

Hannah, you are a fantastic actress and I look forward to the many years of directing ahead of you. You are so skilled and talented, I have no doubt you are the right person to encapsulate John’s book perfectly! John, keep doing you.

[@datatulip]

I loved her in Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency! She was one of my favourite characters from that show, along with the rest of the Rowdy 3!

[@elizalee1595]

I love Hannah. I've never met her. But I want to meet her. She's so kind, thoughtful, and seems to have such an incredible grasp of this story. I'm always a bit wary about seeing a movie adapted from a book but in this case, I can say with complete confidence that those doubts have evaporated. I hope to see Hannah in more videos and can't wait to see Turtles All the Way Down in theaters!!!!

[@jephakrieg394]

Hannah is so precious and wonderful, I can't wait to see her (and everyone's) amazing work on the film!

[@anushreenarayanan2962]

Oh my god, hannah is just the sweetest thing, especially with the last bit 🥺🥺💕