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Joshua Benjamin Trank (born February 19, 1984)[1][2] is an American film director, screenwriter, and film editor. He is known for directing the found-footage sci-fi thriller film Chronicle (2012), the superhero film Fantastic Four (2015), and the Al Capone biographical film Capone (2020).

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Early life

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Josh Trank was born in Los Angeles to school teacher Pamela Trank and documentary filmmaker Richard Trank. His father produced the Academy Award winning documentary The Long Way Home.[3] Trank also has a younger sister and is Jewish. He spent much of his childhood scanning Hollywood and enjoying the sights it had to offer. When Trank was 13, his parents divorced and later his father remarried to comedian Judy Toll, who later died from skin cancer. He was initially uncomfortable with her, but they ultimately bonded when Toll pushed him into entertainment when she invited him to perform with The Groundlings. "[The] experience, changed me...I think about her still, like, every day, and I miss her tremendously."[4] In 2002, Trank graduated from Beverly Hills High School.

In 2020, he revealed that he had been sexually abused several times when he was between five and six years old, which later in life gave him problems like anger issues, before he began therapy.[5]

Career

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During an interview with Kevin Smith on the podcast Fatman on Batman, Trank discussed the origins of his career at length. He attributed his YouTube video "Stabbing at Leia's 22nd Birthday", which became very popular overnight after its release,[citation needed] as a significant breakthrough point for his career. Following this, Trank wrote and directed spin-off webisodes for the 2007 Spike TV drama miniseries The Kill Point. In 2009, Trank edited the independent film Big Fan, starring Patton Oswalt. He was also credited as a co-producer and had a small acting role in the film.

In 2011, Trank directed his first feature film, Chronicle.[6] It was released on February 3, 2012, by 20th Century Fox and grossed over $125 million worldwide.[7] Chronicle, made for a budget of $12 million, was received positively by critics, earning an 85% score on Rotten Tomatoes.[8] With the release of Chronicle, Trank became the youngest director to open a film at number one at the US box office, at age 27.[9] He is followed by Steven Spielberg (28, with Jaws) and James Cameron (30, with The Terminator).[10] After the release of Chronicle, Trank was linked to Sony's Spider-Man spin-off Venom,[11] Warner Bros.'s The Red Star,[12] and Sony's film adaptation of the video game Shadow of the Colossus;[13] however, Trank turned down those film projects, despite turning in a pitch of a R-rated film of Venom in the vein of The Mask that he wrote with his mentor Robert D. Siegel.[14][15][16]

Trank directed the 2015 reboot of Fantastic Four,[17][18] which was released in August 2015. The film flopped at the box office and was critically panned; it received a 9% rating on Rotten Tomatoes[19] and a 27 out of 100 rating from Metacritic.[20] Trank became the subject of controversy when he posted and quickly deleted a message on Twitter prior to the release of the film, apparently blaming the poor reviews on changes imposed by the studio, claiming to have originally cut a completely different film which would have been much better.[21] Equally dissatisfied with the final film, actor Toby Kebbell, who worked with Trank on the film, supported Trank's claim.[22] However, in early 2020, Trank stated that there were several scenes he was unable to film, making a director's cut highly improbable.[4]

In June 2014, it was announced that Trank would direct a stand-alone Star Wars film about Boba Fett,[23][24] but he left the project less than a year later. Trank indicated this was a personal decision, but several outlets stated that he was dismissed from the project due to issues during production of Fantastic Four, primarily a lack of communication with the film's producers, and that Lucasfilm had decided to pursue another director.[25] Trank told the Los Angeles Times in an interview that the reason he left the film was because he wanted to do something original and smaller-scale, due to the amount of online scrutiny he received during the filming of Fantastic Four.[26]

In 2020, following a five-year hiatus from directing, Trank wrote and directed his original Al Capone biopic Capone, with Tom Hardy starring.[27] It was released through video on demand on May 12, 2020,[28] receiving mixed reviews from critics.[29]

In May 2020, it was announced that Trank was developing a television series about the CIA, with Hardy starring.[30]

In March 2025, it was announced that Trank will be directing a horror-thriller film Send a Scare, with Victoria Justice and Robbie Amell set to star in.[31]

Style

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Trank has mentioned that he is interested in a deconstruction approach in his movies; "the deconstruction of myth, the deconstruction of iconic figures, the deconstruction of mythic ideas".[32]

Personal life

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In early October 2013, he married screenwriter Krystin Ver Linden; they divorced in 2017.[4] He deleted his Twitter and Instagram accounts in June 2020.[33]

Filmography

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Year Title Director Writer Notes
2012 Chronicle Yes Story
2015 Fantastic Four Yes Yes
2020 Capone Yes Yes Also editor

Acting credits

Year Title Role Notes
2009 Big Fan Wrong Phil's Buddy
2013 Arrested Development Process Server Bum Episode "A New Start"
2020 Capone Agent Clifford M. Harris
2021 On Cinema Himself Episode: "The Eight On Cinema Oscar Special"

Other credits

Year Title Role
2009 Big Fan Co-producer, editor and second unit director
2011 The Lie Second unit director
2021 Happily Thanks

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result
2013 Online Film & Television Association Best Feature Debut Chronicle Nominated
2015 Razzie Awards Worst Director Fantastic Four Won

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Joshua Benjamin Trank (born February 19, 1984) is an American , , and editor known for his work in science fiction and superhero genres, including the found-footage thriller (2012) and the adaptation (2015). Born in to documentary filmmaker Richard Trank, who won an Academy Award for the The Long Way Home (1997), Trank grew up in the entertainment industry and briefly attended photography school before dropping out. He began his career in , contributing to his father's 2007 documentary I Have Never Forgotten You: The Life & Legacy of , and later edited the television series (2007) and wrote and directed its spin-off webisodes. Trank gained prominence with , a low-budget found-footage film about teenagers gaining superpowers, which he co-wrote and directed for 20th Century Fox; it grossed over $126 million worldwide on a $15 million budget and earned critical praise for its innovative style. Following this success, he was hired to direct , a reboot of the superhero franchise, but the production faced extensive reshoots and studio interference, resulting in a final cut that Trank publicly disavowed; the film was a critical and commercial failure, grossing $167 million against a $120 million budget and leading to his dismissal from a planned Star Wars standalone film focused on . In November 2025, actor publicly attributed the film's failure primarily to Trank. After a period of reflection and therapy, Trank returned with Capone (2020), a biographical starring as the aging gangster in his final years, which he wrote and directed as an independent production released on video-on-demand. As of November 2025, Trank has completed on the horror-thriller Send a Scare, a film about a startup's deadly demo starring and . He was previously attached to direct the comic book adaptation for Warner Bros. in 2012, though the project remains in development.

Early life and education

Family background and childhood

Joshua Benjamin Trank was born on February 19, 1984, in , , to Pamela Trank, a schoolteacher, and Richard Trank, an Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker known for his work on Jewish and Holocaust-themed projects, including the 1997 Oscar-winning film The Long Way Home. Raised in a creative household, Trank was exposed from an early age to the processes of documentary through his father's profession, which often involved discussions of historical narratives and production techniques around the family home in Culver City. This environment fostered an initial appreciation for storytelling, though Trank later described his childhood as marked by instability, including the destruction of the family home in the and financial strain that followed. Trank's parents divorced when he was 13, after which he moved with his mother to a modest apartment in Beverly Hills, while his father remarried , a and actress from improv troupe who became a significant influence until her death from in the early 2000s. He attended , graduating in 2002, where he often felt like an outsider among wealthier peers due to his family's more modest circumstances post-divorce. During high school, Trank showed early signs of interest in by engaging with the school's public access TV station, where he learned basic and skills through hands-on projects. In a 2020 interview, Trank revealed a traumatic experience from his pre-teen years that profoundly shaped his emotional development: at , he was sexually abused by an older camp counselor who inappropriately touched him, an incident that left lasting impacts on his , body awareness, and struggles with weight throughout his . He described this event as contributing to deep-seated feelings of vulnerability and isolation during his formative years, though he emphasized its role in his personal growth without connecting it to external outcomes.

Initial filmmaking pursuits

Trank's entry into filmmaking began during his high school years at , where he formed key connections that offered early industry exposure. Notably, his friendship with the daughter of director led to him working as her at age 18, allowing him to tag along to studio meetings and screenings. His family's creative background, including his father's career as a filmmaker, further facilitated this initial access to Hollywood circles. Following high school, Trank took on low-level jobs in the industry to gain practical experience, including roles as a production assistant, running 35mm dailies to labs, and assisting in post-production on projects such as an HBO documentary about athlete Marty Glickman and a Fox TV pilot titled McVenge. These positions often involved long hours, such as 18-hour days as a runner, and helped him network in Los Angeles while building foundational skills. Without formal film education, Trank briefly attended the of for 2.5 semesters before dropping out to focus on hands-on . He relied on self-taught techniques in and writing, honed through personal projects and these entry-level roles, rather than structured academic training. A pivotal early creative endeavor was his 2007 Stabbing at Leia's 22nd Birthday, a low-budget Star Wars depicting a chaotic duel erupting at a house party. Produced for under $100 in a friend's apartment and styled as a in the vein of college fight videos, it highlighted Trank's budding interests in humor, action, and found-footage aesthetics when posted online.

Professional career

Breakthrough with Chronicle

In 2010, 20th Century Fox hired the then-26-year-old Josh Trank to direct Chronicle, a found-footage he co-wrote with , based on Landis's about three teenagers discovering telekinetic powers after encountering a mysterious underground object. The project, greenlit with a modest budget of $15 million, marked Trank's feature directorial debut and represented Fox's effort to capitalize on the rising interest in innovative, low-cost genre films. Principal photography commenced in May 2011 and lasted 18 weeks, primarily in , , with additional filming in , , where Trank utilized handheld cameras, including the , to capture amateur-style footage that immersed viewers in the protagonists' perspective. The production emphasized the evolving dynamics among the three young leads—portrayed by , , and Alex Russell—while incorporating through a mix of practical effects, such as wire work and on-set rigging, blended seamlessly with digital enhancements to maintain the film's intimate, realistic tone despite the escalating action. Trank's approach drew from his prior short film work, which had honed his mastery of the found-footage aesthetic. Chronicle premiered on February 3, 2012, debuting at number one at the North American with $22 million in its opening weekend and ultimately grossing $126.6 million worldwide against its low budget. Critics lauded the film for its inventive spin on the , earning it an 85% approval rating on based on 185 reviews, with praise centered on its smart script, dynamic pacing, and relatable character arcs that subverted genre conventions. The film's success propelled Trank, at age 27, to become the youngest director ever to open a movie at number one at the box office, eclipsing Steven Spielberg's prior record set with Jaws in 1975; this achievement prompted 20th Century Fox to secure Trank with a multi-picture deal, positioning him as a rising studio talent.

Fantastic Four and career setbacks

Following the success of , which grossed over $126.6 million worldwide on a $15 million budget and earned critical acclaim for its found-footage style, Trank was hired by 20th Century Fox in 2012 to direct a of . The project stemmed from a deal with Fox, where Trank collaborated on a script initially written by , emphasizing a grounded, science-fiction for the team. Production began in 2013, with a cast assembled including as Reed Richards, as Johnny Storm, as Sue Storm, and as Ben Grimm. In June 2014, amid rising expectations, Trank was announced as director for a standalone Star Wars anthology film, later revealed to center on the bounty hunter , positioning him as a key talent in 's expanding universe. However, by May 2015, Trank departed the project, citing scheduling conflicts with and underlying creative differences, in a mutual decision with president Kathleen Kennedy. The Fantastic Four production faced significant turmoil, marked by Trank's improvisational directing approach that clashed with studio expectations for a more conventional tone. Reports described on-set "chaos," including Trank's push for a darker, horror-inflected , which initially received Fox's support but led to tensions with the young cast and producers. This escalated into extensive reshoots from late 2014 through early 2015, directed under new studio mandates to lighten the film's mood and align it closer to mainstream comic-book fare, ultimately distancing Trank from the final cut. On August 6, 2015—one day before the film's release—Trank posted and quickly deleted a tweet criticizing Fox's interference, stating, "A year ago I had a fantastic version of this. And it would've received great reviews. You'll probably never see it. That's reality though, and f*** this game." The film premiered on August 7, 2015, grossing $167.9 million worldwide against a $120 million , failing to break even after costs and marking it as a box-office . Critics panned the result, with a 9% approval rating on based on 260 reviews, citing disjointed storytelling, underdeveloped characters, and tonal inconsistencies. It received five Golden Raspberry Award nominations, including Worst Picture and Worst Director for Trank, winning two for Worst and Worst Screen Combo. The backlash solidified Trank's reputation as a Hollywood pariah, leading to a hiatus where he struggled to secure major studio projects amid perceptions of unreliability and feuds. Trank later reflected on the experience as a personal low point, including receiving death threats that prompted him to sleep with a by his bed, exacerbating his withdrawal from the industry spotlight until independent ventures in the late .

Later independent works

Following the critical and commercial disappointment of Fantastic Four, Josh Trank pivoted to more personal, lower-stakes independent projects to rebuild his career. Trank wrote, directed, and edited Capone (originally titled Fonzo), a biographical drama depicting the final year of infamous gangster Al Capone's life as he grapples with syphilis-induced and while living in on his estate. The film stars in the title role, supported by as Capone's wife Mae and as his doctor. Produced on a modest budget exceeding $20 million, primarily in to reduce costs, Capone premiered directly on video-on-demand and streaming platforms on May 12, 2020, bypassing theaters due to the . It garnered mixed reviews, earning a 40% approval rating from critics on based on 139 reviews, with praise centered on Hardy's transformative performance and Trank's intimate, psychological focus on Capone's mental decline, though some faulted its uneven pacing and graphic elements. Beyond directing, Trank has appeared in small acting roles throughout his career, including as Wrong Phil's buddy in the sports comedy (2009). He had a cameo as a process server bum in season 4 of the sitcom (2013), which featured a meta gag mocking the low-budget 1994 film that Trank later referenced in interviews. Trank also played Agent Clifford M. Harris, an FBI agent, in his own film Capone (2020). Trank made a brief as himself on the comedy series at the Cinema in the 2021 episode "The Eighth Annual Live 'On Cinema' Oscar Special," where he joined hosts and to discuss films in the show's signature style. Lacking major television directing credits during this period, Trank emphasized independent cinema as a means of creative recovery and experimentation post-Fantastic Four. In 2012, shortly after Chronicle's success, Trank was attached to develop and direct The Red Star, a Warner Bros. adaptation of Christian Gossett's graphic novel about a Soviet super-soldier in a dystopian world, with Jason Rothenberg scripting. The project, envisioned as a visually ambitious action-drama, entered development but stalled amid Trank's commitments to larger studio films, remaining in limbo with no production updates or advancements reported by 2025.

Upcoming projects

In March 2025, Josh Trank was announced as the director of Send a Scare, an independent horror-thriller that he co-wrote with Andrew Ryan based on Ryan's original story. The film stars and , with additional casting including Matt Gomez Hidaka, and centers on an interactive horror startup allowing users to send virtual scares to friends and family, which turns deadly when a demonstration for investors is hijacked by a real masked killer. By mid-2025, production had advanced to filming, marking Trank's first directorial effort since 2020's Capone. Trank acquired the rights to adapt the sci-fi comic by Christian Gossett in 2012 for , positioning himself to direct the story of a Soviet-inspired alternate world with magical and technological elements. Despite initial momentum following the success of , the project has remained in development limbo as of November 2025, with no casting announcements, filming schedules, or further updates reported. In interviews after Capone, Trank has expressed ongoing interest in genre-blending narratives that fuse elements like horror, sci-fi, and psychological drama, hinting at potential unannounced projects aligned with this approach, though no specifics have been confirmed beyond Send a Scare.

Artistic style and influences

Directorial techniques

Josh Trank's directorial techniques prioritize realism and emotional intimacy, often employing found-footage and handheld cinematography to immerse audiences in character-driven narratives. In Chronicle (2012), his feature debut, Trank utilized a found-footage format with handheld cameras to simulate amateur video recordings, creating a sense of immediacy and authenticity in the superhero origin story while refining the style to avoid the genre's typical shakiness for a more cinematic polish. This method, inspired by films like Werner Herzog's Grizzly Man, allowed viewers to feel as though they were witnessing the protagonists' personal transformations firsthand, enhancing the intimacy of their evolving powers. A hallmark of Trank's work is the integration of practical effects with judicious CGI to achieve convincing visuals without over-reliance on digital fabrication. For Chronicle's telekinesis sequences, he favored on-set practical techniques, such as using grips, ropes, and wires to manipulate objects like cars, which were then seamlessly enhanced with minimal CGI to preserve a tangible, grounded quality. Trank extended this hybrid approach in Capone (2020), where Tom Hardy's depiction of the aging involved hours of practical prosthetics, latex, and makeup to convey syphilitic decline and physical frailty, augmented by subtle CGI for atmospheric elements like hallucinations. Complementing these effects, Trank incorporates improvisational shooting to elicit raw performances; in Chronicle, he conducted extensive rehearsals and multiple takes to capture spontaneous teen interactions, fostering natural dialogue and reactions. In Capone, this improvisation aligned with the film's mantra that "the movie itself has ," enabling fluid adjustments on set to mirror Capone's mental fragmentation. Trank's techniques have adapted to production constraints, particularly in studio environments. His original vision for (2015) emphasized a gritty, handheld aesthetic and nonlinear structure to explore character isolation, but mandated reshoots shifted the film toward a more conventional, high-gloss studio polish, diluting his intimate style in favor of broader spectacle. Regaining autonomy in Capone, Trank employed to weave fragmented memories and dreamlike sequences, using elliptical cuts and temporal jumps to evoke the protagonist's deteriorating psyche without explicit exposition. Rooted in his early career, Trank's efficiency with limited resources originated from low-budget shorts and , where he honed resourcefulness through quick pre-visualizations and minimal crews. For , this translated to producing proof-of-concept shorts with just two preparation days and one shooting day, demonstrating complex scenes like on a shoestring to secure studio approval. Across projects, Trank scales these principles to larger productions, striving to maintain artistic control amid escalating demands.

Recurring themes and motifs

Josh Trank's films frequently deconstruct myths by portraying empowerment as a catalyst for moral decay rather than unalloyed heroism. In (2012), three teenagers gain telekinetic abilities that initially foster camaraderie and mischief, but for the protagonist Andrew, the powers exacerbate his underlying rage, leading to a destructive rampage that critiques the unchecked escalation of personal vendettas into societal threats. Similarly, Trank's (2015) reimagines the team's origin as a somber tale of scientific and isolation, where the characters' transformations emphasize emotional fragmentation and corporate exploitation over triumphant unity. A recurring motif in Trank's work is the portrayal of flawed icons, humanizing legendary figures through the lens of power's inevitable corruption. This is evident in Capone (2020), where is depicted as a syphilitic, dementia-afflicted haunted by fragmented memories of his criminal empire, stripping away the mythic glamour of the to reveal vulnerability and regret. The theme traces back to Trank's early Stabbing at Leia's 22nd Birthday (2007), a chaotic, humorous take on Star Wars lore where a duel erupts amid a drunken party, foreshadowing his interest in how power disrupts normalcy with absurd, destructive energy. Trank often explores trauma and isolation as driving forces in character arcs, subtly drawing from personal resonances without overt . In Chronicle, Andrew's fractured family—marked by an abusive father and a dying mother—fuels his alienation, turning superpowers into tools for lashing out against perceived betrayals. This motif recurs in Capone, where the titular figure's mental decline isolates him from his family and legacy, blending hallucinations of past violence with present-day to underscore the lingering scars of ambition. Influenced by horror and sci-fi genres, Trank subverts expectations in his narratives, favoring psychological depth over heroic ; for instance, found-footage techniques in amplify the intimacy of isolation and moral unraveling. His elements, inspired by David Cronenberg's works like Scanners and The Fly, manifest in 's grotesque mutations and Capone's visceral depictions of decay, transforming genre tropes into meditations on human frailty.

Personal life

Relationships and marriage

Josh Trank met his future wife, screenwriter and producer Krystin Ver Linden, in 2013 during a period of early career success following the release of Chronicle, as he navigated multiple projects after quitting drinking. The couple married six months later on October 9, 2013. They had no children together. The marriage faced strains amid the professional turmoil surrounding the production and release of in 2015, leading to their separation in May 2016. The was finalized in 2017 and described by Trank as amicable, with both parties maintaining respect given Ver Linden's ongoing involvement in the film industry. Since the divorce, Trank has kept a low public profile regarding his personal relationships, with no confirmed romantic partnerships reported as of 2025.

Public disclosures and privacy

Following the release of Capone in May 2020, Josh Trank deleted his and accounts in late June, citing exhaustion from persistent online harassment by trolls who targeted him over the film's reception and his past work on . This decision was framed as a step toward protecting his amid years of public scrutiny, with Trank expressing a desire for critics to focus on their own achievements rather than personal attacks. In a May 2020 interview, Trank publicly disclosed experiencing as a , recounting an incident at age 12 when a counselor at inappropriately touched him, which he said contributed to long-term issues with and . He connected this experience briefly to broader themes of personal fragility in his creative process but did not elaborate on ongoing or recovery details. Trank has maintained a notably reclusive public profile since 2015, granting only a handful of interviews—primarily around Capone's promotion—and avoiding major appearances or events amid intense Hollywood and online scrutiny. His divorce from screenwriter Krystin Ver Linden in 2017 further contributed to this withdrawal from public life. By 2025, Trank's visibility remained limited to project announcements, such as the March reveal of his upcoming horror-thriller Send a Scare, without accompanying personal engagements or media interactions.

Legacy and reception

Critical evaluations

Josh Trank's directorial debut, (2012), received widespread critical acclaim for its innovative found-footage approach to the genre, blending elements of , drama, and teen coming-of-age storytelling in a fresh manner. praised the film as an "uncommonly entertaining movie" that effectively captured the thrill of superhuman powers through the lens of adolescent discovery, awarding it 3.5 out of 4 stars. The film holds an 85% approval rating on based on 185 reviews, reflecting its status as a breakout indie hit that showcased Trank's raw talent at age 27. This early promise sharply contrasted with the reception of Trank's next major project, (2015), which was widely dismissed as incoherent and underdeveloped, earning a dismal 9% on from 272 reviews. Critics attributed much of the film's failure to extensive studio interference from 20th Century Fox, which reshot significant portions and altered Trank's darker, horror-inflected vision into a more conventional blockbuster. Trank himself publicly blamed the meddling for the final product's shortcomings, stating that audiences would never see his intended "fantastic" cut. Trank's 2020 biographical drama Capone, starring as the aging gangster , elicited mixed responses, with praise centered on Hardy's bold, transformative performance but criticism leveled at the film's uneven pacing and stylistic excesses. Reviewers lauded Hardy's guttural, physically demanding portrayal as a "tour de force" that evoked David Lynchian surrealism, yet faulted Trank's direction for a slow, meandering narrative that prioritized feverish visuals over coherent storytelling. The film garnered a 40% score from 140 reviews, positioning it as a polarizing effort that highlighted Trank's ambition but also his challenges in maintaining narrative momentum. Across his body of work, commentators have portrayed Trank as a talented wunderkind whose career was derailed by high-profile setbacks, leaving his full potential unrealized amid perceptions of a "squandered promise." Post-2015 analyses often frame his arc as one of rapid rise followed by self-inflicted and external troubles, including reported on-set conflicts during production, which stalled major studio opportunities like a planned Star Wars spin-off. However, announcements in 2025 for Trank's upcoming horror-thriller Send a Scare, starring and and currently in production, have sparked renewed interest in his "comeback" narrative, suggesting a potential resurgence for the director.

Awards and nominations

Josh Trank received his first notable recognition with a for Best Feature Debut at the 17th Online Film & Television Association (OFTA) Film Awards in 2013 for directing , highlighting the film's innovative found-footage approach to storytelling. Additionally, earned a for Best Science Fiction Film at the 39th in 2013, underscoring its critical acclaim as a breakout sci-fi entry. Trank's follow-up, (2015), marked a stark contrast, as he won Worst Director at the 36th Golden Raspberry Awards (Razzies) in 2016, a dishonor often seen as a career low point amid the film's production turmoil and poor reception. He was also nominated for Worst Screenplay (shared with and ) at the same ceremony, while the film itself won Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-Off or Sequel. Following , Trank has not secured major awards or nominations for his subsequent works, including the 2020 biographical drama Capone, which received no significant accolades despite its independent production. As of November 2025, his announced projects, such as Send a Scare, have yet to garner formal recognition.

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