I think a reason why TV is exciting and getting so much better is because we [authors] get to play off of an actor's strengths and challenge them on their weaknesses. On a feature [film], you don't necessarily get to do that. You hope that they cast the right guy, who comes in and plays your part.
Michael BrandtIn features, one of the goals is to have the audience walk out, fully satisfied. In today's world, it's maybe wanting a sequel.
Michael BrandtTV is gratifying in the long-term. We [writers] find ourselves knowing who we can go to for a laugh, or who we can go to for a good emotional moment, and then milking those things.
Michael Brandt