It was interesting to do a completely fictional piece. You know, Saving Private Ryan was not a fictional piece! So the challenge was: How do you incorporate real emotions? How do you incorporate aspects that people are going to be able to identify with?
I am flattered that they think that many people would enjoy my work. I don't approach any genre a different way than I may approach another one. I treat every role I do like a role worthy of applying whatever kind of tactic, process and talent I have.
I grew up with all kinds of people.
I always want another actor to shine in my scene because it makes the film stronger. I would encourage people to scene steal, because filmmaking is a collaborative effort.
When people believe in you, you can do miraculous things.
You make movies for the people. If critics happen to like them too, well, that's a home run.
The most important thing in life will always be family. The people right here, right now.
With age, you get to a place where you don't want to knock people out. You just want to give people a hug.