Posted by Jim Shady at wmgate1.wmintl.co.uk on May 11, 2001 at 06:27:20:
I seem to remember you went through about ten drafts for JASBSB before you got the final one. I was wondering what percentage of the story you had in draft one made it through to the end. Did you have a flash of inspiration at all during the redrafting process that sent everything off in a completely different direction?
Also, do you find having to write unexpected cameo roles a pleasure or a pain? By that, I mean does the excitement of having someone like Duchovny asking unexpectedly to be in your film set your creative juices flowing, or does it annoy you to have to suddenly change your script at the last minute when you think it's all complete? Is the pressure of having to come up with something quickly a help or a hindrance?
Finally, do you ever have to resist the temptation of embarking on a mass script change if a cameo appearance gives you a whole new angle or idea for the film, but it's just to late to do anything about it?
Thank you for the trailer thing, by the way - I was very chuffed.
Jim Shady
"AUGUST!"