Establishing what the vision is and being able to stick to it is the job, and everyone should be on the same page, going in. With that said, first-time director or not, you never know what you're going to get.
Thomas JaneTelevision is kind of restrictive in its directing, but it would be nice to get some chops doing TV.
Thomas JaneSome of the supporting roles that I've done as an actor, I took them because I knew that I would get to watch some of the leading guys in the movies, and also I'd get to work with them.
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