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After five years, Weir returned to direct his biggest success to date, The Truman Show ( 1998 ), a fantasy-satire of the media's control of life.

The Truman Show was both a box office and a critical success, receiving positive reviews and numerous awards, including three Academy Award nominations: Andrew Niccol for Best Original Screenplay, Ed Harris for Best Supporting Actor, and Weir himself for Best Director.