In 2019, Max Winkler was an indie film director about to level up. Having cut his teeth directing sitcoms in the ’10s — including “New Girl,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Fresh Off the Boat” — 2017’s dark comedy “Flower” was warmly received by audiences.
Source: [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/features/lizzie-borden-director-max-winkler-ryan-murphy-1236875327/)