“Everyone in the entertainment business works hard. Except agents, obviously.” So says Rob this week, as he describes the differences between writing and directing, with a few nods to actors (and their overacting): Being a writer teaches you how to be alone. But being a director teaches you how to be with people. So maybe, actually, being a director is the harder job? Also, what’s the best way for an actor to play a drunk person? We won’t spoil it here, but it hinges on on not being yourself.
Martini Shot: Throw it Away
Writers, directors, actors. Rob Long has an idea: Job swap!
By

The Information Hollywood Runs On
Unlock full access to The Ankler
Popular
100 Notables’ Summer Book Picks: Kathy Kennedy, Neal Mohan, Zohran Mamdani, Triple H & More
Anne Rice, Zombies — and Netflix? AMC’s Plan to Outlast the Streaming Giants
☀️ Ouch: ‘Minions,’ ‘Supergirl’ in July 4th Fizzle
A24, Google DeepMind and the Dangerous Business of Selling Cool
100 A-Listers’ Summer Reads; A24-Google DeepMind Fears; NBCU Breakup

Read more about
