Who directed the George Lucas story film Radioland Murders?

Mel Smith directed the George Lucas story film Radioland Murders.

Released in 1994, Radioland Murders was built around a story conceived by Lucas and developed through a long period of rewrites and delays. Lucas had initially been attached to direct, but the finished film was directed by British comedian and filmmaker Mel Smith, whose experience with broad comedy suited the project’s fast-moving slapstick and darkly comic tone.

Smith was selected after Lucas and the production team reshaped the screenplay for a contemporary audience. Ron Howard recommended writers Jeff Reno and Ron Osborn for a later revision, and Smith recommended Brian Benben for the lead role. Lucas believed Smith could balance the film’s old-Hollywood screwball style with its murder-mystery plot.

Principal photography took place in late 1993, including work at Carolco Studios in Wilmington, North Carolina. Industrial Light & Magic created digital matte effects to expand the radio-station sets and surrounding environment. Although the production drew on Lucasfilm technology and talent, Smith remained the credited director. Radioland Murders opened to negative reviews and performed poorly at the box office.