Rather than being cogs in the machine, these actors are stoking and, in some cases, powering it.
Teaming with fellow actor-producer Nicole Kidman for, she helped catapult a tale of women, children and domestic relationships into a space that had previously been skittish about such subject matter. Since then has comeHer latest effort is, featuring powerhouse performances from her and Kerry Washington. Through these series, Witherspoon has been able to play some dynamic and not always likable characters, both an opportunity and a risk for an actress.
While Witherspoon takes an active role in sourcing and developing projects, not all actors do, even if they get a producer credit. Years ago I asked David Wenham what his associate producer title on the 2004 Murray Whelan telemoviesmeant. Adapted by John Clarke and Shane Maloney from Maloney's books, they were produced and directed by Clarke and Sam Neill. Wenham grinned and explained, "Well, I associated with the producers.
. The actor has joked that when he heard about the revival of Erle Stanley Gardner's case-winning lawyer, his initial reaction was "Why?" What he subsequently signed on for, though, is a hard-edged, Depression-era origin story in which the future courtroom hero is revealed as a damaged, down-on-his-luck yet persistent private investigator.Space Force
, which he co-created and co-produced with Greg Daniels. In it, Carell lends a welcome humanity to a four-star general with Maxwell Smart-like tendencies who's assigned to spearhead the US space program.
The value of wearing more than one hat is also evident in the impressive pack of women working frequently in comedy and its offshoots. They're writing, producing and sometimes starring in the projects. Or they're using their clout to get things made.Fleabag,
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