I think film is collaboration, and I always want to hear everyone's input.

My mom and my stepdad are both therapists.

I guess what I learned about myself is I'm a bit of a socialist; I want everyone on the set to get equal treatment and credit.

Everything I did growing up was with that as the real goal - doing Broadway; doing theatre. That was always the big thrill for me.

As an actor, I've always been interested in making sure I can perform the role and the lines in the way the writer intended.

As an actor on sets, Ive always clocked how hard the crew works, how much longer their days are, how much lesser their glory is - and the fact that their commitment to the work and project is unwavering, no matter the budget.

The part that I felt most comfortable with going in was just working with actors and trying to make them feel comfortable and safe so they could find the performance. That part felt organic to me.