I don't think movies or television have any basis in reality at all. It's all just pretend. That's what's fun about it.
James SpaderFor me, when working on a film or play or television show, everything for me starts with the screenplay and I am devoted to that and that is what I work from. Any research I do or any preparation I do on my own is all ultimately in service of that.
James SpaderSometimes with people their work is the most important thing to them, and sometimes the work enables you to do other things that are more important to you. I probably am closer to that.
James Spader