Directors, like actors, get typecast. And because I've had great success with comedy and horror and TV shows, that's basically what I'm kind of offered.

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His next film Spies Like Us (starring co-writer Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase) was an homage to the Road to. B. After an extended jury trial Landis represented by criminal defense attorney Harland Braun and other crew members were acquitted of the charges.

John is known for his comedy films his horror films and his music videos with Michael Jackson.