I like to create an atmosphere where actors feel safe enough to take risks.

I like happy sets. Happy sets are good, and I think people feel comfortable on them. When fear arrives in any context it's just boring and it closes people down. If people feel inadequate or if they feel bullied... It might work for some people but I think, as a rule, it just takes any joy out of the creative process.

Personally, I read a lot of scripts.

I'm a Harry Potter fan.

I like to create an atmosphere where actors feel safe enough to take risks.

I love 'The Stand;' I read it when I was a kid - it was one of my favorite books when I was growing up. I love Stephen King; I think he's a remarkable writer.

I like happy sets. Happy sets are good, and I think people feel comfortable on them.