Actors Quote by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
“I went out to Bali, and I cast all of these supporting roles. I love that stuff. I just love actors. And then, Ryan Murphy asked me to direct second unit for him on Eat Pray Love. I was already booked on something else, but I joined them later. And then, I wrote him a thank you email and I got no response. I was like, "Okay, that's it." We didn't interact much on set either.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with The Hollywood Reporter, 2023
He reflects on missed connections and the frustration of unreciprocated outreach in a collaborative industry.
In simple terms: Feeling ignored after reaching out.
Key Takeaway
Accept that not all contacts will respond.
Themes
career
collaboration
communication
Mood
frustrated
reflective
Type
personal anecdote
industry insight
When to use this quote
- film set
- email outreach
- thank‑you notes
Key Concepts
networking
expectation management
professional etiquette
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle silence after a professional outreach?
- What strategies can improve response rates?
