Spike Lee really gave us a platform, men and women of color.
I felt a little anxious/nervous representing a real person in a Spike Lee film.
I'm connected to a Wesley Snipes, and I'm connected to Giancarlo Esposito because of the history of films that we've all been a part of with Spike Lee.
Spike Lee is a master of tone, so basically, if he wants to do something, he should do it, and Imma listen.
Most of the great directors I've worked with - De Palma, Spike Lee - like rehearsals.
I got a call saying that George Lucas wanted to meet me. Of all the phone calls I've received - Oliver Stone wants to meet you; Spike Lee wants to meet you - that was the one call I never in a million years thought was going to happen.
The thing about Spike Lee... that's a deep experience to work with someone who is that intense and knows their vision that well. The character I play in 'Red Hook Summer' is super country and super loud. I suppose he is some version of myself.
I grew up with Woody Allen and early Spike Lee movies in which New York was such a specific character. The city has a certain vibe and beat which really informs your entire existence.
David Benioff can hardly be classified as an underdog. The 2002 film adaptation of his first novel, 'The 25th Hour,' was directed by Spike Lee and starred Edward Norton.
I am what I am as a writer because of Norman Lear and Spike Lee. Norman Lear in particular.
