Bob Daly Steps Down as AFI Board Chairman; Schleinzer Praises Hüller; Keitel's 'Bad Lieutenant' Near Miss

Bob Daly is set to resign as Chairman of the American Film Institute's board of directors after a 17-year tenure in the role and 45 years as a trustee. Daly, a former executive at CBS and Warner Bros., first joined the AFI board in 1981, making his departure a significant transition for the organization.

In other film industry developments, director Markus Schleinzer, known for his work with Austrian Oscar entry 'Rose,' spoke about his admiration for actress Sandra Hüller, whom he described as "the Queen." Schleinzer drew parallels between directing and casting, emphasizing the importance of making critical choices under pressure. Meanwhile, director Abel Ferrara recounted a near-disaster for his 1992 film 'Bad Lieutenant,' revealing that Harvey Keitel almost abandoned the project before delivering what is considered one of his most iconic performances.