Arrested Quote by Mitchell Hurwitz
“Well, at the time, you have to remember that we were not successful. The Showtime offer, as it was presented to me, was half the money for half the show. I was not interested, at that point, in doing a smaller cast and a more simplified Arrested Development.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Television Production, 2012
He declined a lower‑pay, smaller‑cast offer for a show, preferring larger scale productions.
In simple terms: He refused a smaller, lower‑pay TV offer.
Key Takeaway
Choose projects aligning with your vision.
Themes
career choices
creative control
budget
Mood
pragmatic
reflective
Type
professional
career
When to use this quote
- pilot pitches
- career planning
Key Concepts
project selection
industry negotiations
Questions to Reflect On
- What factors most influence your project decisions?
- How do you balance artistic vision with practical constraints?
A Different Perspective
May limit opportunities for creative experimentation.
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