I got involved in script development from the beginning. It was nice to see how a film gets made right from the beginning. It was quite hands-on for me.
Meaning of the quote
This quote from Scottish actor Dougray Scott shows that he was very involved in making a film, even from the early stages of writing the script. He enjoyed seeing how a movie is created, from start to finish, and he got to be hands-on throughout the whole process. Being a part of a film's development from the beginning allowed him to experience and understand all the work that goes into making a movie.
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It’s nice to be asked to do good projects.
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I try and do films I know I’m going to enjoy watching as well as being in.
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