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Extract from a Blogcritics interview with David Straiton where he talks about Hugh:
He's worked with some big names and strong personalities throughout his career, people like producers Aaron Spelling (Charmed), John Brunton, and Albie Hecht whose rare loyalty he admires and has had cause to appreciate. He's also worked with well-established actors such as James Cromwell (My Own Worst Enemy), Peter Weller (Odyssey 5), and Hugh Laurie (House), but doesn't allow their stature and experience to change his directing style.
"Just because they have their character down, it doesn't mean they're not open to another version of a scene. With Hugh, you throw an idea at him and you watch it process. He's a really good listener and he's the smartest guy on set."
"It's fun to work for a guy like Hugh Laurie," said Straiton, who will direct four episodes of House this season and is aware I'm a fan. "He's a remarkable actor and truly an amazing individual."
He didn't name names of the more dysfunctional sets he's worked on, but was full of praise for the Fox medical drama and its star. "On that set, it's a respect game, and he sets the tone. He comes to set prepared, he's always on time and ready to go, he knows his lines and everyone else's lines. He never has his BlackBerry, he's never on his phone, you never see him texting anyone. He's always there to work. That's where the bar is set and everyone falls in line because of that professionalism."
He's worked with some big names and strong personalities throughout his career, people like producers Aaron Spelling (Charmed), John Brunton, and Albie Hecht whose rare loyalty he admires and has had cause to appreciate. He's also worked with well-established actors such as James Cromwell (My Own Worst Enemy), Peter Weller (Odyssey 5), and Hugh Laurie (House), but doesn't allow their stature and experience to change his directing style.
"Just because they have their character down, it doesn't mean they're not open to another version of a scene. With Hugh, you throw an idea at him and you watch it process. He's a really good listener and he's the smartest guy on set."
"It's fun to work for a guy like Hugh Laurie," said Straiton, who will direct four episodes of House this season and is aware I'm a fan. "He's a remarkable actor and truly an amazing individual."
He didn't name names of the more dysfunctional sets he's worked on, but was full of praise for the Fox medical drama and its star. "On that set, it's a respect game, and he sets the tone. He comes to set prepared, he's always on time and ready to go, he knows his lines and everyone else's lines. He never has his BlackBerry, he's never on his phone, you never see him texting anyone. He's always there to work. That's where the bar is set and everyone falls in line because of that professionalism."