I'm all about real drama, real performance, and real people, so my twist on this is: I'm creating a family, a brotherhood here. I'm creating a very real chemistry and I have this incredible ensemble of actors led by Will Smith, who are basically playing dimensional characters with lives and souls.
David AyerEven the scrutiny is good because it lets you know the world cares about your movie, and there is interest in it.
David AyerAs a writer, you have to be willing to kill your darlings, and I'm a writer first. As a director, I've got no problem cutting the scenes.
David AyerActors are insanely competitive and they hold back on each other. They are like magicians and none of them want to show their tricks.
David Ayer