'Russian Doll' star Natasha Lyonne plans film directorial debut
Actress Natasha Lyonne recently revealed plans to direct her first feature film, a project she has written and expects to helm soon.
www.newsbytesapp.comNatasha Lyonne is set to write, direct, and produce her second feature, Bambo, an 80s-set boxing movie, with principal photography planned for 2026; she previously announced her feature directorial debut with Uncanny Valley, an AI-themed project blending live action and immersive gaming; Lyonne also indicated there is a Season 3 of Russian Doll in development, with material already written and ready for Netflix pitches when schedules permit; she has discussed sobriety publicly, noting a relapse in early 2026 and emphasizing her ongoing recovery efforts as she drives multiple projects under Animal Pictures; Lyonne voices Byrdie in What If...? and appeared in The Fantastic Four: First Steps in 2025, signaling continued work across both TV and film.