What's most important is to create an atmosphere that's real, providing characters the audience can root for. Once they become emotionally attached, that's the secret in building a show. The audience can see themselves in these characters, and they respond… — David Nutter Copy Share Image
There's a childlike quality to Tarzan that's quite beautiful and wonderful, but there's also an intelligence and fierceness that's quite powerful as well. — David Nutter Copy Share Image
I went off and did 'Space,' which turned out very well, and when the series was picked up, my options were to stay with… — David Nutter Copy Share Image
When it comes to films, so much is in the hands of bottom-line guys. There's a lot of fear involved there, and not a… — David Nutter Copy Share Image
I've never directed an opening episode of 'GoT' before, until season 8, but I think it's really important to make a splash. You have… — David Nutter Copy Share Image
No matter what world you're creating, whether it be a real world or a fantasy world, you still have to make the characters relatable… — David Nutter Copy Share Image
I used to say teenagers were the aliens among us and I think all teenagers feel that way in many respects. — David Nutter Copy Share Image
The Red Wedding was, for myself as a director doing this, such a mammoth experience. — David Nutter Copy Share Image
When I directed the pilot for 'Smallville,' I knew that making Clark Kent relatable would be the key to audiences believing in him as… — David Nutter Copy Share Image
Really, the audience's objective is to exercise their emotions when they're watching. They want to lean in and care. — David Nutter Copy Share Image
I do extensive storyboards so people can get a sense of what we're doing, and what the attitude and tone is. I work a… — David Nutter Copy Share Image
Without having an emotional connection or some relatability to the characters, there's really nothing to root for, in some respect. — David Nutter Copy Share Image
Sometimes surprising an actor in a good way like that can actually create a response you're not expecting. — David Nutter Copy Share Image
I thrive best when I'm in a positive situation - that's the most important thing. — David Nutter Copy Share Image
What's important is you have to care about what you're watching and the characters you're watching and what they are going through. — David Nutter Copy Share Image
I can honestly say that I've never seen such a transference, from person to character, as I have with James 'becoming' Tony Soprano. Because… — David Nutter Copy Share Image
