Here are some A-list directors Sigourney Weaver has worked with: Ridley Scott.
I think there are fewer conversations [between actors and directors] now, she says.
The young directors now, its harder for them to get the experience they need with actors sometimes.
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Weaver also cites Noah Baumbach as a director who prioritizes performance.
Noah had everyone doing, like, 40 takes and tryingsomany different things, she remembers.
Thats what were there for.
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Still, Weaver admits shes never stepped behind the camera herself.
Shealmostdid once and adds that shed be interested in directing one day if she finds the right story.
If I can just concentrate on the actual story, Ill be okay.
