It's so damn hard to write a great historical mystery based on fact. It's not for lack of trying.

You're just always looking for something new. That's why a lot of people bounce between TV and movies. You have the ability to try something else.

It's so damn hard to write a great historical mystery based on fact. It's not for lack of trying.

It's so much harder to recreate something than it is to shoot at the actual place. It's not without its problems. You've got a lot of bystanders and security issues, but it's always a lot easier and a lot more fun to shoot at the actual location.

What you realize is that a lot of actors want to be directed. They're there to do the best job they can for the director. They have a lot of questions, and your job is to have answers.

We love the quality in a person, who can see themselves clearly and isn't ashamed of who they are.

It's an ongoing process, in the script, on the set and in the editing room, to make sure you are being true to the emotion of the film without turning it into a melodrama, and making sure you're getting all the laughs you can without it turning into just some stupid comedy.