The latest hot movie directd by a YouTuber revealed — but is it the savior of Hollywood or just a fad?
Speaking of Tribeca, arguably the buzziest title coming out of the festival so far is the Heaven’s Gate cult biopic, “The Leader,” from writer-director Michael Gallagher.
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Page Six Hollywood The latest hot movie directd by a YouTuber revealed — but is it the savior of Hollywood or just a fad? Published June 9, 2026, 9:45 a.m. ET Michael Gallagher attends "The Leader" premiere during 2026 Tribeca Festival at SVA Theater on June 05, 2026 in New York City. WireImage Fad to the future. Speaking of Tribeca, arguably the buzziest title coming out of the festival so far is the Heaven’s Gate cult biopic, “The Leader,” from writer-director Michael Gallagher. The film stars Vera Farmiga, Tim Blake Nelson and Jim Parsons — but it’s Gallagher’s history as a filmmaker who got his start in YouTube with millions of followers from his work on shows like “TotallySketch,” which adds a special cachet to the film that is getting solid-to-strong reviews.
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