Cary Fukunaga (Cary Joji Fukunaga) Quotes

Even on my films, I always collaborate with the actors. That's a given. I think you need that. You need the actors to feel as much ownership of the performance and the direction of the story as you do, to get the most out of everyone's potential.

Cary Fukunaga

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  Cary Fukunaga
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  • Actors