[The Aviator] came about through John Logan, who I've been friends with for many years.
Brent SpinerRick Berman, who produced Star Trek, was a big Night Court fan. So he knew who I was as soon as I walked in.
Brent SpinerI had no idea I was part of what was going to be a big mega-hit. I thought I was doing a B sci-fi movie [Independence Day]. And, actually, it was Jeff Goldblum who looked at me one day and said, "You know, I think this is going to be really something." And I said, "Well, I hope you're right." And sure enough, it turned out to be.
Brent Spiner