When I make a movie, it's almost a relief to get shooting 'cause the hell is over, or part of the hell is over.
David AyerActors are like kids, they need to play a little bit. And that's the nature of their job, they need to shake off some energy and then you as the director get them back on track. When you do loosen up the reins, you get some amazing things, but you have to wring out the performances for every last good drop.
David AyerIn the writing phase, normally I try not to envisage any particular actors because I like to let the characters sort of reveal themselves in that process.
David Ayer