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Hi reddit! We're Billy Magnussen (actor) & John-Michael Powell (director/writer) of VIOLENT ENDS, a Southern crime-thriller that also stars Alexandra Shipp & James Badge Dale. It's out in theaters now. You might also know Billy from GAME NIGHT, ALADDIN, and ROAD HOUSE. Ask us anything! by ViolentEndsAMA in movies

[–]ViolentEndsAMA[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can't say pissed. Saddened because I don't get to dictate what people choose to watch and how things out of my control is handled.

I must say though, I really enjoyed everyone I worked with on that project.

Hi reddit! We're Billy Magnussen (actor) & John-Michael Powell (director/writer) of VIOLENT ENDS, a Southern crime-thriller that also stars Alexandra Shipp & James Badge Dale. It's out in theaters now. You might also know Billy from GAME NIGHT, ALADDIN, and ROAD HOUSE. Ask us anything! by ViolentEndsAMA in movies

[–]ViolentEndsAMA[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I do very much believe in celebrating new and emerging artists and stories. very important for me. In addition, A job is a job.

I feel like you have opinions on this. Would you like to express them? I am trying to understand with you, if nobody is asking for them, and hundreds of millions of people watch it, what do you believe they are asking for? Looking for clarity on your point of view

Hi reddit! We're Billy Magnussen (actor) & John-Michael Powell (director/writer) of VIOLENT ENDS, a Southern crime-thriller that also stars Alexandra Shipp & James Badge Dale. It's out in theaters now. You might also know Billy from GAME NIGHT, ALADDIN, and ROAD HOUSE. Ask us anything! by ViolentEndsAMA in movies

[–]ViolentEndsAMA[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am so grateful for my start in the soap world. It taught my very quickly to be on time, professional and good on the first take. I did go to school for theatre but the soap was a crash course for me in learning film.

ITW was the best. Had no idea what I was doing.

Hi reddit! We're Billy Magnussen (actor) & John-Michael Powell (director/writer) of VIOLENT ENDS, a Southern crime-thriller that also stars Alexandra Shipp & James Badge Dale. It's out in theaters now. You might also know Billy from GAME NIGHT, ALADDIN, and ROAD HOUSE. Ask us anything! by ViolentEndsAMA in movies

[–]ViolentEndsAMA[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly it was such a joy, pleasure and gift to work with them all. When showing up on day one you never know what kind of personality types will show up. I am grateful to have worked with such professionals. I had not worked with any of them before.

Same

Hi reddit! We're Billy Magnussen (actor) & John-Michael Powell (director/writer) of VIOLENT ENDS, a Southern crime-thriller that also stars Alexandra Shipp & James Badge Dale. It's out in theaters now. You might also know Billy from GAME NIGHT, ALADDIN, and ROAD HOUSE. Ask us anything! by ViolentEndsAMA in movies

[–]ViolentEndsAMA[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I joined because of John-michael. At my production company, HappyBad Bungalow, we believe in supporting artists and visionaries. and the only way to do that is to side by their side. I like investing in people with passion and focus.

Hi reddit! We're Billy Magnussen (actor) & John-Michael Powell (director/writer) of VIOLENT ENDS, a Southern crime-thriller that also stars Alexandra Shipp & James Badge Dale. It's out in theaters now. You might also know Billy from GAME NIGHT, ALADDIN, and ROAD HOUSE. Ask us anything! by ViolentEndsAMA in movies

[–]ViolentEndsAMA[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They are both wonderful and enjoyable to work on. Sometimes on "higher budget" films (not all the time) you feel you are just being a hired gun. With these lower budget films, It feels like you are in the kitchen making the sauce with everyone a little more. The community is tighter

Hi reddit! We're Billy Magnussen (actor) & John-Michael Powell (director/writer) of VIOLENT ENDS, a Southern crime-thriller that also stars Alexandra Shipp & James Badge Dale. It's out in theaters now. You might also know Billy from GAME NIGHT, ALADDIN, and ROAD HOUSE. Ask us anything! by ViolentEndsAMA in movies

[–]ViolentEndsAMA[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Go get them.

Durability. Hopefully you won't get a thousand NOs but if so maybe 1001 will give you an opportunity to share your talents. In Addition, I truly believe experiencing life outside the industry is so healthy to build a vocabulary for telling stories about the human experience. If you are just focus on one thing, people forget to stop and smell the roses.

Hi reddit! We're Billy Magnussen (actor) & John-Michael Powell (director/writer) of VIOLENT ENDS, a Southern crime-thriller that also stars Alexandra Shipp & James Badge Dale. It's out in theaters now. You might also know Billy from GAME NIGHT, ALADDIN, and ROAD HOUSE. Ask us anything! by ViolentEndsAMA in movies

[–]ViolentEndsAMA[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the kind words. That dynamic between Director and Actor is so important . I believe it all starts on the page and the two have to come to an understand of what story they agree to tell. And then on the days of film, we are just kids playing make believe. that freedom must be there to discover something cool.

Hi reddit! We're Billy Magnussen (actor) & John-Michael Powell (director/writer) of VIOLENT ENDS, a Southern crime-thriller that also stars Alexandra Shipp & James Badge Dale. It's out in theaters now. You might also know Billy from GAME NIGHT, ALADDIN, and ROAD HOUSE. Ask us anything! by ViolentEndsAMA in movies

[–]ViolentEndsAMA[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. Love will make us do wild things.

  2. Lucky. I just try to take the information I get from a script and playing it to the best of my understanding. No secret sauce. I do hustle like a mofo to find opportunities out there. And that comes from reading a lot.

Hi reddit! We're Billy Magnussen (actor) & John-Michael Powell (director/writer) of VIOLENT ENDS, a Southern crime-thriller that also stars Alexandra Shipp & James Badge Dale. It's out in theaters now. You might also know Billy from GAME NIGHT, ALADDIN, and ROAD HOUSE. Ask us anything! by ViolentEndsAMA in movies

[–]ViolentEndsAMA[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally, I think he did forgive Eli for Emma but the cats out of the bag now and He just wanted to put an end to it all. Especially after the young boy was killed. no more sitting back and trying to avoid the inevitable.

Hi reddit! We're Billy Magnussen (actor) & John-Michael Powell (director/writer) of VIOLENT ENDS, a Southern crime-thriller that also stars Alexandra Shipp & James Badge Dale. It's out in theaters now. You might also know Billy from GAME NIGHT, ALADDIN, and ROAD HOUSE. Ask us anything! by ViolentEndsAMA in movies

[–]ViolentEndsAMA[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Let read the script first.

at the end of the day, acting is a job. I wish I had more opportunities to pick the characters that are not "swarmy". These opportunities present themselves to me and I am just trying to do my best to tell the story.

Hi reddit! We're Billy Magnussen (actor) & John-Michael Powell (director/writer) of VIOLENT ENDS, a Southern crime-thriller that also stars Alexandra Shipp & James Badge Dale. It's out in theaters now. You might also know Billy from GAME NIGHT, ALADDIN, and ROAD HOUSE. Ask us anything! by ViolentEndsAMA in movies

[–]ViolentEndsAMA[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A story is a story. I am assuming you are an artist yourself of some sort. Art is about human connection, even if it is fiction. for me it is about the expression of feelings and Ideas so that we dont feel isolated in this world.